Translate the following statement into an appropriate algebraic equation: The number of dogs (d) in the animal shelter is twice the sum of 4 and the number of cats (c).

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anonymous · Answer

Okay, so it would be d =               
, that's the first part
The sum of 4 and c just means 4+c.
So d = 2 times 4 + c, now can you simplify that?

anonymous · Answer

2(4+c)

anonymous · Answer

There we go. So your answer would be d = 2(4 + c), or d = 8 + 2c, depending on how it needs to be written. I think the first one would be a little bit more appropriate, considering the question.

anonymous · Answer

ok thank you c: