Question

The number of sit-ups Micah does is the sum of twice a number and 25. The number of sit-ups Micah does is also 3 times the number minus 25. How
many sit-ups does Micah do? (hint: set up two equations, then solve for each variable)

Answer 1

Answer:

50

Step-by-step explanation:

2x+25=3x-25

add 25 to both sides

2x+50=3x

subtract 2x from both sides

50=x