Question

Ayesha has x sweets. Boris has twice as many sweets as Ayesha. Carla has 3 fewer sweets than Boris. (1.) Which expression is used to show the number of sweets Carla has? (2) Ayesha and Carla have the same number of sweets,work out the number of sweets for Ayesha.​

Answer 1

1) 2x - 3
2) 3

Explanation:

Ayesha: x sweets
Boris: x*2 sweets
Carla: x*2 - 3

3*2=6

6-3=3

Ayesha: 3

Carla: 3

Boris: 6