Question

Which equation represents this problem? During a basketball game, Rea scores two less than five times the number of points that Ben scores. Rea scores 18 points. How many points does Ben score? Let b = the number of points Ben scores. b–5=18 2b–5=18 5b–2=18 b–2=18

Answer 1

ANSWER:

Let r = no. of points Rea scores = 18 points

Let b = no. of points Ben scores

5b - 2 = r

5b - 2 = 18

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Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is 5b - 2 = 18

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