SOLUTION: Amit worked three more than twice as many hours as Kavita did. What isthe maximum amount of hours Kavita worked if together they worked 48 hours at most?

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Question 560589: Amit worked three more than twice as many hours as Kavita did. What isthe
maximum amount of hours Kavita worked if together they worked 48 hours at most?

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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kavita worked x hours
amit worked 2x+3 hours
x+2x+3=48
3x+3=48
3x=48-3
3x=45
/3
x=15 hours kavita