On Friday, Lewis saw a certain number of hummingbirds, h. On Saturday, He saw 3 more than twice the number of hummingbirds he saw on Friday.

Question

Write an expression for the number of hummingbirds Lewis saw on Saturday.

Answer 1

2x + 3

Answer 2

thank you, Ms.Sue.

I Know 3 more than twice the number ( 2X+3 )

but I 'not sure ( On Friday , Lewis saw a certain number of hummingbirds, h. What is the h mean )

Answer 3

h = number of hummingbirds

You're welcome.

Answer 4

so, i don't need to care about h,

2X+3 or h = 2x+3

Answer 5

You can use any letter for the unknown number.

2h + 3

Answer 6

I understand now, thank you, Ms Sue

Answer 7

You're welcome, Peter.

Answer 8

I don't know the answer