there were twice a many black cars as red cars in the parking lot. there were 36 total black or red cars in the parking lot. How many red and how many black are there?

Question

there were twice a many black cars as red cars in the parking lot.  there were 36 total black or red cars in the parking lot.  How many red and how many black are there?

Ms. Sue · Answer

Let r = red cars r + 2r = 36 3r = 36 r = 12

Mrs. pagan · Answer

R equals 12 B equals 24