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12 August, 02:44

The number of dogs in a shelter is equal to 4 less than 2 times the number of cats. If there are 20 dogs in the shelter how many cats are there?

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  1. 12 August, 03:11
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    D=number of dogs

    c=cats

    d equals 4 less than 2 times c

    d=-4+2c

    20 dogs

    d=20

    subsitute

    20=-4+2c

    add 4

    24=2c

    divide 2

    12=c

    12 cats
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