Question

Nate and Maya are building model cars. Maya's car is 3 inches less than 2 times the length of Nate's car. The sum of the lengths of both cars is 26 inches. Write an equation to determine the lengths of Nate's and Maya's cars.

Answer 1

3x + 3 = 26 or 2x - 3 + 2 = 26

Explanation:

N = Nate

M = Maya

M = 2x - 3

N = x

2x -3 + x = 26

3x + 3 = 26

This will help you find the value of x, which is Nate's value. Then in return will help you find the value of Maya's.

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