SOLUTION: Steve has a total of 27 tapes and cds. The number of tapes is 3 less than twice the number of cds. How many of each does he have? thanks so much for the help!

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Question 5486: Steve has a total of 27 tapes and cds. The number of tapes is 3 less than twice the number of cds. How many of each does he have?
thanks so much for the help!
Answer by CharStar(110) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
CD = x
Tapes = 2x-3
x+2x-3=27
Subtract 3 and add the x
3x=30
x=10
Check your answer
x=10
2(10)-3 = 20-3= 17
10 + 17 = 27
Hope that helps you