CPM Homework Help : CC3MN Problem 5-20

In the last election, candidate B received twice as many votes as candidate A. Candidate C received $15,000$ fewer votes than candidate A. If a total of $109,000$ votes were cast, how many votes did candidate B receive?

Hint:

Make a table. Try some values or write an equation.

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