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species8472
Oct 11, 2011, 08:27 AM
Natasha stole three fewer bases than twice the number Elena stole. If Natasha stole 15 bases, how many did Elena steal?
Curlyben
Oct 11, 2011, 08:28 AM
So you have an equation here that needs solving.
Just a case of rearranging it.
DO you know what it is ?
DaniCalifornia
Oct 11, 2011, 08:30 AM
I may be wrong, but is it 9?
hidden123
Oct 11, 2011, 01:14 PM
Is it 6?

(15 - 3) / 2 ?