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Sherwin has twice as many stamps as his friends Allan and Gene combined. Allen has 55 stamps in his collection. Sherwin has 200 stamps in his collection.How many stamps does Gene have in his collection?

The equation 2 (x + 55) = 200 models this situation. which choice shows the sequence of operations needed to solve this problem, using both arithmetic and alegbra?

Answer 1

1: Gene has 45

2: C

Explanation:

C gets you to 45.

I don't have to explain #1 because #2 explains the equation.