SOLUTION: There are a total of 214 cars and trucks on the lot. If the number of cars this for more than twice the number of trucks, how many cars and trucks are on the lot?

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Question 1076698: There are a total of 214 cars and trucks on the lot. If the number of cars this for more than twice the number of trucks, how many cars and trucks are on the lot?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+2x+4=214
3x=214-4
x=210/3
x=70 trucks
2x+4=144 cars