Ky has 3 times more books than Grant, and Grant has 6 fewer books than Jaime. if the total combined number of books is 176, how many books does Jaime have?
A) 28
B) 34
C) 40
D) 102

Question

Ky has 3 times more books than Grant, and Grant has 6 fewer books than Jaime. if the total combined number of books is 176, how many books does Jaime have?
A) 28
B) 34
C) 40
D) 102

anonymous · Answer

2 + 2 = 5

anonymous · Answer

I attempted it and I didn't get the forming of the equation correct but here is what I did
3x(-6+x)=176

anonymous · Answer

um

anonymous · Answer

you sure this is algebra

anonymous · Answer

yup, it's just placed in confusing word problems :/

lastdaywork · Answer

Given
K = 3G
J - 6 = G
K + G + J = 176

Can you find the value of J ??

anonymous · Answer

so substitute so it becomes, 3(j-6)+j-6+j=176 ??

lastdaywork · Answer

Just a small problem; J should be a natural number...but the answer is coming out to be a fraction :(

hartnn · Answer

j = 200/5 = 40
its not a fraction

lastdaywork · Answer

Okay..I made a calculation mistake..my bad XD

anonymous · Answer

do I get a medal?