Question

Jay’s favorite book is 182 pages less than three times Mitchel’s favorite book. If both books have hw same number of pages, how many pages are in Jay’s favorite book?

Answer 1

x = Mitchel's favorite book

3x - 182 = x

+ 182 +182

3x = x + 182

-x -x

2x = 182

x = 91

3(91) - 182

273 - 182

91 = Jay's favorite book