Question

Bonie has twice as many cousins as Robert.George has 5 cousins,wich is 11 less than Bonie has.How many cousins does Robert have?

Answer 1

8 cousins

Explanation:

B = Bonnie=2*R

R = Robert

G = George = 5 = B -11 (add 11 on both sides of the equation)

B = 5 + 11 = 16 cousins

From B=2*R (substitute the value of B)

16=2*R (divide 2 on both sides of the equation)

R=16/2=8 cousins