Answer:
The probability of an eighth grader winning is 1/3
Step-by-step explanation:
Total no. of students = 42
Number of students in 7th grade = 21
Number of students in 8th grade = 14
Number of students in 9th grade = 7
Probability of event = 
So,the probability of an eighth grader winning= 
Hence The probability of an eighth grader winning is 1/3
Answer:
It was difficult reading the question, as written. Check my assumptions.
Step-by-step explanation:
"five more than the product of two and a number,
decreased by seven"
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Let the "number" be a.
We are told "five more than . ." means +5,
"the product of two and a number" means 2a,
"decreased by seven" mean -7
Put the statements together to obtain:
+5+2a-7
Simplify to 2a-2
Evaluate when a = 8:
2a-2
2(8)-2
16-2
= 14
Answer:
21..........
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
x=7/2 x=7/3
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