There are 10 less trumpet players than saxophone players. The number of saxophone players is 3 times the number of trumpet players. How many trumpet players are there?

Answer 1

all that's needis pure thought. what numbers are *3 and -10 apart? 5 and 15

Answer 2

t = s - 10

s = 3t

t = 3t - 10

-2t = -10

t = 5