SOLUTION: Together mike and Sara swim 27 laps. Sara swam twice as much as mike. Write an equation and solve how many laps did each one swim?

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Question 875685: Together mike and Sara swim 27 laps. Sara swam twice as much as mike. Write an equation and solve how many laps did each one swim?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + 2x = 27
3x = 27
x = 9
Mike: 9 Laps
Sara: 18 Laps