Question

Conner steps on a scale holding three bricks of equal weight. The scale reads 250 pounds. Write an equation relating conner's weight and the weight of the bricks to total weight shown on the scale. Use ‘C' for Conner's weight and ‘b' for the weight of a single brick.

Answer 1

C = 750b

Explanation:

Conner steps on a scale holding three bricks of equal weight. The scale reads 250 pounds.

Now, if C is the Conner's weight and b is the weight of a single brick, then C will be equal to 250 times 3b.

So, the equation relating to Conner's weight and the weight of the bricks to total weight shown on the scale will be

C = 250 × 3b

⇒ C = 750b (Answer)