Question
In a recent pancake eating contest, Phil ate three less than twice as many pancakes as Sara. Together they combined to eat 15 pancakes. How many pancakes did they each eat?
Answers
Ms. Sue
S = Sara
S + 2S - 3 = 15
2S - 3 = 15
2S = 12
S = 6
S + 2S - 3 = 15
2S - 3 = 15
2S = 12
S = 6