In a certain county, the number of Charter Schools is six less than twice the number of Alternative Schools. We know that there are 52 Charter Schools in the county. How many Alternative Schools are in the county?
Answer

23

29

58

44

Question

In a certain county, the number of Charter Schools is six less than twice the number of Alternative Schools. We know that there are 52 Charter Schools in the county. How many Alternative Schools are in the county?
Answer
		
23
		
29
		
58
		
44

espex · Answer

Alternative schools =x and the number of charter schools = 2x-6. Since there are are 52 charter schools we can say that 52=2x-6, now solve for x.