In the last game, Fabio had 7 points less than 2 times as many points as Carlos. Fabio scored 31 points in the game.

Question

Write an equation to determine the number of points c, Carlos scored in the last game.

Answer 1

F = Fabio's score and C = Carlos' score.

 

The problem tells you that F = 2C - 7 and also that F = 31

 

An equation is a mathematical statement that two quantities are equal: 2C - 7 = 31