bob used X sheets pack of typing paper. mike used twice as much as bob. pete used half as much as mike. which algebraic experssion represtents the amount of paper remaining
A. 4X
B. 3.5X
C. 500-4X
D. 600-3.5X

PLEASE HELP

Question

bob used X sheets pack of typing paper. mike used twice as much as bob. pete used half as much as mike. which algebraic experssion represtents the amount of paper remaining
A. 4X
B. 3.5X
C. 500-4X
D. 600-3.5X

PLEASE HELP

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anonymous · Answer

you would need to know how much paper you start with, but bob used x, mike used 2x, pete used 2x/2=x
Bob-x
Mike-2x
Pete-x

total paper used x+2x+x=4x

the amount left is:

(amount you start with)-4x