Cape May and Daytona Beach have 40 shark sightings a year. If Cape May has 8 less than double the number of shark sightings of Daytona Beach, how many shark sightings does Cape May have?
Please answer and provide answer explanation.
24
Let x be the number of sharks in Daytona Beach.

Cape May has 2x - 8 shark sightings.

x + (2x - 8) = 40.

3x - 8 = 40.

3x = 48.

x = 16.

Cape May has 2(16) - 8 = 24 shark sightings.

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Therefore, the answer is 24