Question

Question 9

Write an equation to represent each relationship. Then solve the equation.
variable.

Fifteen more than twice the hours Carla worked last week is the same as three times the hours she worked this week decreased by 15. She worked the same number of hours each week. Howany hours did she work each week?

Answer 1

x = 30

Explanation:

2x + 15 = 3x - 15

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2x + 15 = 3x - 15

-3x -3x

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-x + 15 = -15

-15 -15

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-x = -30

÷-1 ÷-1

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x = 30

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