Asked by kayla
Jesse and Larry entered a pie eating contest. Jesse ate 5 less than twice as many pies as Larry. They ate a total of 16 pies. How many pies did each eat.
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Ms. Sue
L = Larry
L + (2L - 5) = 16
3L = 21
L - 7
L + (2L - 5) = 16
3L = 21
L - 7
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