Kendra takes bread to her two friends' houses every week. She takes 3 times the amount to Judy as she does Lynn. Combined, she takes them 12 loafs. How much does she give Judy?

Question

anonymous · Answer

J=3L

L+J = 12

anonymous · Answer

We can write this out as an algebraic equation. She takes 3 times as much to Judy than Lynn. So we can write what she brings to Judy as 3x and what she brings to Lynn as x. Combined, she give out 12
3x+x = 12

Try solving this equation now. X will give you what she brings to Lynn and 3x will give you what she brings to Judy.