SOLUTION: On the third day of a school fundraiser, I sold 14 bags of flower bulbs. This was twice as many as the second day. On the second day, she sold two more bags than on the first day.

Question 696958: On the third day of a school fundraiser, I sold 14 bags of flower bulbs. This was twice as many as the second day. On the second day, she sold two more bags than on the first day. How many bags did I sell on the first day
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
On the third day of a school fundraiser, I sold 14 bags of flower bulbs. This was twice as many as the second day. On the second day, she sold two more bags than on the first day. How many bags did I sell on the first day
**
let x=no. of bags sold on the 1st day
x+2=no. of bags sold on the 2nd day
14=twice as many sold on the 2nd day
14=2(x+2)
14=2x+4
2x=10
x=5
no. of bags sold on the 1st day=5
RELATED QUESTIONS
On the third day of a school fundraiser Nicole sold 14 bags of flour bulbs this was twice (answered by josmiceli)

please... i have finals coming up and i still don't understand these questions... can you (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)

Shanice and Jaidee are selling flower bulbs for a school fundraiser. Customers can buy... (answered by josmiceli)

Nicole and Alberto or selling flower bulbs for a school fundraiser. Customers can buy... (answered by jorel555)

Deshawn and Shayna are selling flower bulbs for a school fundraiser. Customers can buy... (answered by mananth)

10. Amanda and Ndiba are selling flower bulbs for a school fundraiser. Customers... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)

16) Albert and Jack are selling flower bulbs for a school fundraiser. Customers can buy... (answered by mananth,MathTherapy)

a business website was accessed as often on the first day of a promotion as on the next 2 (answered by ReadingBoosters)

Ming and Rob are selling flower bulbs for a school fundraiser Customers can buy packages... (answered by addingup)