A group of mountain climbers begin an expedition with 270 pounds of food. They plan to eat a total of 15 pounds per day. Write a

Question

3 years ago

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nd solve a linear equation to find the number of days their food will last.

2 answers:

satela [25.4K] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-19T17:33:44+03:00

Answer:

Equation : 15x = 270

Where, x = number of days,

Their food will last in 18 days.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

Total food = 270 pounds,

Consumption of food per day = 15 pounds

Let x be the number of days,

Then, consumption of food in x days = 15x

∵ Total food will last,

If total consumption = total food

⇒ 15x = 270

Which is the required equation,

Divide both sides of the equation by 15,

We get,

x = $\frac{270}{15}$ = 18

Hence, their food will last in 18 days.

koban [17] · Answer 2 · 2022-04-19T15:04:01+03:00

koban [17]3 years ago

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Y=15x+270 is the answer to your question per is usually the slope by the way