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In a class election, 190 votes were cast of three candidates. Jake received 6 more votes than twice as many as Simon received, while Adam received 8 votes less than three times as many as Simon. How many votes did Jake receive?

(A) 32
(B) 88
(C) 70
(D) 80
(E) 90

We can create the equations:

J + S + A = 190

and

J = 6 + 2S

and

A = 3S - 8

Substituting, we have:

6 + 2S + S + 3S - 8 = 190

6S = 192

S = 32

Thus, Jake received J = 6 + 2S = 6 + 64 = 70 votes.

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In a class election, 190 votes were cast of three candidates. Jake received 6 more votes than twice as many as Simon received, while Adam received 8 votes less than three times as many as Simon. How many votes did Jake receive?

(A) 32
(B) 88
(C) 70
(D) 80
(E) 90

J=2S+6
A=3S-8

S+2S+6+3S-8=190
6S=192
S=32

J=(2*32)+6=70

Hence C
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