Answer:
A loss of weight means we subtract from Jack's current weight.
Step-by-step explanation:
A loss of weight means we subtract from Jack's current weight. New Weight = Current Weight - Weight Loss per week * number of weeksNew Weight =257 - 3*12New Weight =257 - 36New Weight = 221
Answer:
x = 25
Step-by-step explanation:
.20x + .68(120 - x) = .54(120) (Distribute .68 to 120 and -x)
.20x + 81.6 - .68x = .54(120) (multiply .54 and 120)
.20x + 81.6 - .68x = 69.6 ( add .20x and -.68x)
-.48x + 81.6 = 69.6 ( subtract 81.6 on each side)
-.48x = -12 (divide -12 by -.48)
x = 25
First write what are given from the question
We write "<span>Craig scored 12 points in a game" as
</span>⇒ c = 12 <em>(first equation)</em>
We write "<span>Marla scored twice as many points as Craig but 5 fewer than Nelson scored" as
</span>⇒ m = 2c <em>(second equation)</em>
⇒ m = n - 5 <em>(third equation)</em>
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Second, find the expression for n based on what we write above
</span>From the second and third equation
⇒ m = m
⇒ n - 5 = 2c
Subtitute from the first equation
⇒ n - 5 = 2c
⇒ n - 5 = 2(12)
⇒ n - 5 = 24
This is the expression to find how many nelson scored
n - 5 = 24
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