X=number of years that Ethas was 5 times older than his son.
we suggest this equation:
40-x=5(12-x)
40-x=60-5x
-x+5x=60-40
4x=20
x=20/4=5
answer. 5 years.
x= the number of girls competing
x+16=the number of boys competing
The equation to find the number of boys and girls competing would be:
x+(x+16)=1000
First, combine like terms:
2x+16=1000
Subtract 16 from both sides.
2x=984
Divide both sides by 2:
x=492
We know now that the number of girls competing is 492. To find the number of boys competing, you simply have to add 16 to 492.
492+16=508
There are 508 boys competing and 492 girls competing.
I hope this helps :)
More than two is your answer
She will jog 1 mile in 2/10 hour. Therefore in 1 hour she will jog 5 miles.
Lilli's rate is 5 miles per hour.
