In a certain county, the number of charter schools is 4 less than twice the number of alternative schools. We know that there are 48 charter schools in the county. How many alternative schools are in the county?
52

22

36

26

Question

In a certain county, the number of charter schools is 4 less than twice the number of alternative schools. We know that there are 48 charter schools in the county. How many alternative schools are in the county?
 52

22

36

26

anonymous · Answer

well you know that the number is going to be 2*48-4. 
Can you solve it from there?

anonymous · Answer

That 92 which is not one of the choices

anonymous · Answer

@kimbllse777 I think you got a little mixed up! So the question boils down to 2x -4 = 48.

Do you know where to go from there, or shall I explain? :)

anonymous · Answer

@tanijah12 ?

anonymous · Answer

Can u please explain more @WoahItsJian

anonymous · Answer

Sure

anonymous · Answer

so it says exactly "the number of charter schools is 4 less than twice the number of alternative schools. We know that there are 48 charter schools"

anonymous · Answer

4 less than 2 ^ alternative = charter

anonymous · Answer

so x = alternative

anonymous · Answer

so 4 - 2x = 48

anonymous · Answer

and so you have to do reverse order of operations.

anonymous · Answer

kk I got my answer

anonymous · Answer

what is it?

anonymous · Answer

if it is 22, that is right.