Question

The total number of spikes in the antlers of three male elks is 32. the oldest elk has four times as many spikes as the youngest elk. the second oldest elk has eight spikes more than the youngest elk. how many spikes does each elk have in their antler?

Answer as an X equation and find the X

Answer 1

the oldest elk=4(x)

second oldest elk=x+8

youngest elk=x

total spikes=32

4x+x+8+x=32

6x+8=32

6x=32-8

6x/6=24/6

x=4.

the oldest elk =4(4)=16

Explanation:

the youngest elk=4

the second oldest elk=4+8=12

16+4+12=32