Question

Solving a word problem with three unknowns using a linear...

Rachel, Trey, and Deshaun sent a total of 98 text messages during the weekend. Trey sent 4 times as many messages as Deshaun. Rachel sent 10 fewer
messages than Deshaun. How many messages did they each send?
Number of text messages Rachel sent:
221
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Answer 1

Answer:If Rachel texted 221 text messages, then Deshaun texted 231 text messages, and Trey texted 924 text messages.

Explanation:

221+10=231, 321 times 4 equal 924