Question

A gym teacher orders 42 tennis balls. Each package contains 3 tennis

balls. Which of the following equations represents the number x of packages?
A. x + 3 = 42
B. 3x = 42
C. x/3 = 42
D. x = 3/42

Answer 1

B. 3x = 42

Step-by-step explanation:

When you figure out what x represents you should be able to multiply x and 3 to get 42.

Also to find x divide 42 by 3.

Answer 2

B

Step-by-step explanation:

3 balls in each package and you multiply that by the number of packages to get the total amount of tennis balls