In a certain county, the number of Charter Schools is six less than twice the number of Alternative Schools. We know that there are 52 Charter Schools in the county. How many Alternative Schools are in the county?

Ignacio Riggs

Ignacio Riggs

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2022-10-15

In a certain county, the number of Charter Schools is six less than twice the number of Alternative Schools. We know that there are 52 Charter Schools in the county. How many Alternative Schools are in the county?

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Adalyn Pitts

Adalyn Pitts

Beginner2022-10-16Added 15 answers

If there are x Alternative Schools then there are 2x−6 Charter Schools.
2x−6=52
2x=58
x=29

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