SOLUTION: There were 4 more than 3 times as many players than there were at jenn's tryout. There were a total of 52 players at Adams tryout. Enter the number of players at jenn's tryout.

SOLUTION: There were 4 more than 3 times as many players than there were at jenn's tryout. There were a total of 52 players at Adams tryout. Enter the number of players at jenn's tryout.

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Question 973441: There were 4 more than 3 times as many players than there were at jenn's tryout. There were a total of 52 players at Adams tryout. Enter the number of players at jenn's tryout.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = people at Jenn's tryout

3x + 4 = 52
3x = 48
x = 16

16 people were at Jenn's tryout.
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