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The number of trees sold by Star Market in April was 3 more than twice the number of trees sold in March. If seventy-one trees were sold in April, how many trees were sold in March?

Respuesta :

Let

the number of trees sold in march = a

number of trees sold in april = 2a + 3

Therefore,

71 = 2a + 3

71 - 3 = 2a

68 = 2a

a = 68/2

a = 34

The number of trees sold in march = 34

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