Question

Lake Alice is filled with alligators and turtles. The number of turtles a 16 less than three times the number of alligators in the lake there are 200 reptiles total. Create and solve the equation what does this mean interpret it

Answer 1

(x+3x)-16=200

x=54

There are 38 turtles and 163 alligators

Answer 2

Answer:

(x+3x)-16=200

x=54

There are 38 turtles and 163 alligators