SOLUTION: a machine can produce three more than twice the production per hour of the old machine. If the new machine can produce 187 units per hour, how many did the old machine produce?

SOLUTION: a machine can produce three more than twice the production per hour of the old machine. If the new machine can produce 187 units per hour, how many did the old machine produce?

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Question 443241: a machine can produce three more than twice the production per hour of the old machine. If the new machine can produce 187 units per hour, how many did the old machine produce?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
187-3/2=184/2=92 units per hour.
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