document.write( "Question 1168297: In a recent fundraiser, Daniela sold 5 less than twice as many coupon books as Andrew. Together, they sold a total of 28 coupon books. How many did Daniela sell? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #801650 by CubeyThePenguin(3113)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Andrew = a\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Daniela = 2a - 5\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "a + (2a - 5) = 28 \n" ); document.write( "3a - 5 = 28 \n" ); document.write( "3a = 33\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "a = 11\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Daniela = 2a - 5 = 2(11) - 5 = |