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Gerry worked Sudoku puzzles and crossword puzzles this week. The number of Sudoku puzzles he completed is eight more than twice the number of crossword puzzles. He completed 22 Sudoku puzzles. How many crossword puzzles did he do?

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.1 Use a Problem-Solving Strategy · Try It 4

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