SOLUTION: Mrs. Gardner went to the market. She purchased some lettuce heads and some tomatoes. There were 12 items purchased. She bought twice as many tomatoes as lettuce heads.

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Question 277877: Mrs. Gardner went to the market. She purchased some lettuce heads and some tomatoes. There were 12 items purchased. She bought twice as many tomatoes as lettuce heads.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
l=2t
l+t=12
2t+t=12
3t=12
t=4
l=8
Notice:
you gave a lot of info but never asked a question!