In a certain county, the number of charter schools is 6 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? (4 points)
Select one:
a. 58
b. 44
c. 29
d. 23
plz help me

Question

In a certain county, the number of charter schools is 6 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? (4 points)
Select one:
a. 58
b. 44
c. 29
d. 23
plz help me

dumbcow · Answer

C = 2A - 6
C = 52

--> 2A -6 = 52
solve for A

dumbcow · Answer

hmm (4 points) .... is this a test question, these online math tests are a joke
and if you are gonna cheat why not google question or use yahoo answers

anonymous · Answer

is not a test :/ its just practice

anonymous · Answer

but thank you for your help i was lost and know i know the answer is 23

dumbcow · Answer

no way to know, its ok i see it a lot and really im frustrated with the system making it so easy to cheat 
check your algebra again , A is not 23

anonymous · Answer

D'': i m nut cheateing i m just need help

dumbcow · Answer

im helping, i set up equation now you need to isolate the variable
2A -6 = 52
...

anonymous · Answer

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