Question

Addison worked 7 more hours this week than last week. In total, she worked 61 hours this week and last week. Using the equation

2h + 7=61 how many (h) did Addison work last week?

A. 54

B. 52

C. 9

D. 27

Answer 1

D - 27

2h+7=61
-7 -7
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2h = 54
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2 2

h= 27

Answer 2

D. 27

2h+7=61
Subtract 7 from both sides
2h=54
Divide by 2
Answer is 27