There are 142 laptops and desktop computers in a lab. There are 6 more laptops than desktops. What is the total number of laptops in the lab

77 laptops and 65 desktops

Step-by-step explanation:

142/2=71

71+6=77

71-6+65

74 Labtops

Step-by-step explanation:

you first have to subtract 6 from 142

142-6 = 136

divide 136 by two ... for the labtops and the computers.

136 : 2 = 68

68 is the number of desktops ... to find the number of labtops you just need to add 6 again.

68 + 6 = 74 Labtops

To check your answer you can just add

74+68 and if it equals to what you started with then that's your answer

74 + 68 = 142