There would be 12 people at the party!
In general, with n+1 people, the number of handshakes is the sum of the first n consecutive numbers: 1+2+3+ ... + n.
Since this sum is n(n+1)/2, we need to solve the equation n(n+1)/2 = 66.
This is the quadratic equation n2+ n -132 = 0. Solving for n, we obtain 11 as the answer and deduce that there were 12 people at the party.
Since 66 is a relatively small number, you can also solve this problem with a hand calculator. Add 1 + 2 = + 3 = +... etc. until the total is 66. The last number that you entered (11) is n.
Hope this helps!
Answer: 242.08
299.04/ 42 =__ , __ 34= 242.08
Answer:
They give you the answer just keep going until you get the same answer or use the inverse of what they did
Step-by-step explanation:
3x-4= - 10
add both side 4 so its a addition property
3x=- 6
now divide both side 3 so it is a <span>division property.
so x=-2</span>
