I need help with a word problem. Stella's sock drawer contains 30 pairs of socks. There are 3 times less 2 the number of pink socks than blue socks. How many pairs of pink socks and blue socks does Stella have?

Question

2-3x + x = 30, 2+2-3x + x = 30 +2,
4x/4 = 32/4, x=8, 8 blue & 22 pink. Did I set this up correctly and is answer correct?

Answer 1

the answer is correct, but your equation is wrong

3x-2 + x = 30
4x = 32

Take a look at your arithmetic. The equations don't add up.

Answer 2

so it should be 3x-2 + x = 30
3x-2+2+x = 30+2
3x+x = 32
4x = 32
4x/4 = 32/4
x=8

Answer 3

so it should be 3x-2 + x = 30
3x-2+2+x = 30+2
3x+x = 32
4x = 32
4x/4 = 32/4
x=8