SOLUTION: Can you help me understand this word problem, I can't seem to figure it out. I am a 47 yr old going back to college and I haven't been in an algebra class in a long time. I have to

Question 342112: Can you help me understand this word problem, I can't seem to figure it out. I am a 47 yr old going back to college and I haven't been in an algebra class in a long time. I have to write this in an algebraic expression. thanks for your help
A restaurant ordered four packages of paper napkins. yesterday they used up one package, and today they used up 140 napkins. Two packages plus 60 napkins remain. How many napkins are in each package.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4p - p - 140 = 2p + 60
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