Question 111048
Steve hit four more home runs than twice the number of home runs Larry hit. Together they hit 10 home runs. How many home runs did Steve hit?
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Always let the smaller quantity be "x"; that way you avoid fractions.
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Let # of Larry home runs be "x".
Then Steve his 2x+4 home runs.
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EQUATION:
x + 2x+4 = 10
3x = 6
x = 2 (Larry hit two home runs)
2x+4 = 8 (Steve hit eight home runs)
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Cheers,
Stan H.