Question

I need to know how to solve this and need an explanation along with answer. Thanks!

Answer 1

First you should write what you know since we don't know how many helmets we will use x

helmets - 5(x)
bats - 3(6x)

then write out the equation

5(x)+3(6x)=4600

then solve so first multiple 5 times x and multiply 3 and 6x

5x+18x=4600

then combine like terms which are 5x and 18x

23x=4600

then divide both sides by 23

x=200

200is the number of helmets and since there are six times the bats as helmets you multiply that by six and get

helmets=200
bats=1200