Question

Travis is playing a video game that has several levels. On Level 1, he earned x + 1 points. On Level 2, he earned 3x + 1 points plus 2 bonus points. a) How many times more points did Travis earn on the second level than the first level? b) What is the average number of points Travis earned on both levels? c) Explain how you found your answers.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

LEVEL 1: x + 1

LEVEL 2: 3x + 1 plus 2 bonus points

A) 3x - x + 2 = 2 + 2 = 4 more points earned on level 2

B) x + 1 + 3x + 1 + 2

4x + 4

4x + 4 ÷ 2 = 2x + 2