SOLUTION: There are 6 adults and 3 children present at the Mann family's reunioun dinner. Each adult has a dinner plate and a salad plate. Each child only has a dinner plate. a. write

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Question 202633: There are 6 adults and 3 children present at the Mann family's
reunioun dinner. Each adult has a dinner plate and a salad plate. Each child only has a dinner plate.
a. write an expression to describe the total number of plates at the table.
b. simplify the expression and state the total number of plates at the table.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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a=adults
c=children
a) 2a+c=p
b) 2(6)+3=15 plates