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21 March, 23:27

There are 25 children i the lunch queue, including nik.

Nik says,

"There are twice as many people in front of me as there are behind me."

How many children are in front of Nik.

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  1. 22 March, 00:50
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    12 in front and 12 in back.
  2. 22 March, 03:23
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    Let x be the people in front and y be the people behind him. Nick is the extra person, or the "1"

    x+y+1=25

    and

    x=2y

    Substitute 2y for x.

    2y+y+1=25

    3y+1=25

    3y=24

    y=8

    Now, plug in 8 for y.

    x=2y

    x=16

    16 people are in front of Nik.
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