write an equation to find how many dogs treats Clifford must have. Make sure to define the variable.

Question

At Birdwell Island, some dogs are having a party. Cleo is given dog treats, T-bone is given one more than twice than the amount of dog treats that Cleo receives. Clifford receives dog treats equal to the sum of Cleo and T-bone's dog treats.

Before she starts eating. Cleo counts that she has 5 dogs treats. How many dogs treats did Clifford receives

Answer 1

T=1+2Cleo Clifford=Cleo+T

T=1+2(5)=11 Clifford=5+11=16