Answer:
x = 77/5
Step-by-step explanation:
I am going to assume that the equation is 83 - 5x = 6. First, we need to subtract 6 on both sides. So, our equation should look like 77 - 5x = 0
Then, add 5x to both sides. So, the equation should be 77 = 5x. Divide by 5 on both sides to get x = 77/5.
Let the amount that the boys sold be x, the amount that girls sold will be 3x. The total will be given by:
x+3x=180
4x=180
solving for x we get:
x=180/4
x=45
Thus, boys sold $45, the girls provided 45*3=$135
You would reorder the terms to 2x = 22 and divide 22 by 2 which would be 11
