1. 1/4(x+3)=12=X+3-12*4/4=X-45/4. Then, x-45/4=0. So, 1. X=45. 2. x+4/3=12=3x-32/3*3=0*3. 3x-32=0. You add 32 to each sides. 3x=32. x=32/3. Therefore, 1. x=45 and 2. x=32/3
The answer is d) Reflection
Let x represent the number originally signed up.
.. 360/x -6 = 360/(x +3)
.. 360*(x +3) -6x(x +3) = 360x . . . . . multiply by the product of denominators
.. 360x +1080 -6x^2 -18x = 360x
.. x^2 +3x -180 = 0
.. (x +15)(x -12) = 0
Solutions are x = {-15, 12}
12 members went on the trip.
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The problem wording does not make clear whether the original number (12) or the number suggested by the bus company (15) went on the trip. It would be most reasonable for 15 to go, if the troop had people who were willing.
It would be: 5/45 = 1/9 = 10/90 = 15/135
[You can reduce it, or can multiply both numerator & denominator with a same number at a time and you'll get your answer]
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