jalenyork1979 jalenyork1979
  • 01-05-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

Marcia has $84 less than three times as much as sue. together they have $132. how much money does marcia have?

Respuesta :

briittanypaiige briittanypaiige
  • 01-05-2018
let x = sue
and then let 3x-84 = marcia
therefore
(x)+(3x-84)=132
4x-84=132
4x=216
x=54

however just solving for x doesnt completely solve. it only shows sues money because x = sue
for marcia
3x-84
3(54)-84
162-84
78

therefore Marcia has 78$.
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What are the answers to these? Please help
In the excerpt from The Grapes of Wrath, how does the narrator mainly feel toward those he interacts with in town?
Which question encourages further discussion? Is pollution a problem in the city? Does water pollution harm fish? How is air pollution harmful? Do people care a
Find the volume of the sphere. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
Which factor had the greatest influence on the location and growth of chicago, illinois?
How do chemical weathering and deposition contribute to the formation of the features shown here?
PLEASE HELP 100 POINTS: Cylinder A has a radius of 10 inches and a height of 5 inches. Cylinder B has a volume of 750m. What is the percentage change in volume
Solve the following equation by factoring. y²-8y=0
This table shows input and output values for a linear function f(x)What is the difference of outputs for any two inputs that are three values apart.Express your
What did the Women’s Christian Temperance Movement campaign for?