Question

Aaron, Ben and Caleb all have grabbed some lollies from a jar. Ben has twice as

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

So, to start off with, find all of the variables in the equation.

Aaron: x

Ben: 2x

C: (5 + 2x)

65 is how many lollies we they have altogether.

So now we start to make the equation.

x + 2x + 5 + 2x = 65.

Add like terms.

5x + 5 = 65.

65 - 5 = 60

5x = 60

60/5 = 12

Aaron = 12 lollies

Now find the amount of bens lollies

2(12) = 24

Ben = 24 lollies

24 + 5 = 29

Caleb = 29 lollies.

Answer 2

Answer:

Aaron=12 Ben=24 Caleb=29

Step-by-step explanation:

Aaron=x

Ben=2x

Caleb=2x+5

x+2x+2x+5=65

5x+5=65

-5 on both sides

5x=60

divide by 5 on both sides

x=12

You then substitute this answer with ben and Caleb

ben= 2x (2*12) =24

caleb= 2x+5 (24+5)=29