10. The first of two movies lasted 8 minutes less than three times as long as the second. Together the two movies lasted 156 minutes. How long was the second movie?
A.
39 minutes
C.
43 minutes
B.
41 minutes
D.
52 minutes

Question

10. The first of two movies lasted 8 minutes less than three times as long as the second. Together the two movies lasted 156 minutes. How long was the second movie?
A.
39 minutes
C.
43 minutes
B.
41 minutes
D.
52 minutes

hoblos · Answer

x= 3y-8
x+y = 158

3y-8 +y = 158
  4y = 166
    y=41.5

hoblos · Answer

it is 41.5 min
so the best answer is B

anonymous · Answer

So the answer is 41?

anonymous · Answer

i can't see the answer @Luis Rivera what did you put?

hoblos · Answer

im sorryyy it is exactly 41
so it is B
i miss read it first

anonymous · Answer

It won't let me. what u put?

hoblos · Answer

x= 3y-8 
x+y = 156
3y-8 +y = 156
 4y = 164
y=41