The rainfall in June was 6.6 inches. This was 2 inches less than twice the rainfall in July. Find the amount of rainfall in inches for July.
A) 5.9 inches
B) 4.3 inches
C) 1.1 inches
D) 6.2 inches
E) 15.2 inches

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The problem can be solved by setting up the equation 6.6 = 2x - 2, where x is the rainfall in July. Solving for x gives x = 4.3, so the rainfall in July was 4.3 inches.

The Rainfall in June Was 6