2. On Wednesday there were no tandem bikes in the shop, There were only bicycles and tricycles. There are a total of 30 seats and 81 wheels in the shop, How many bicycles and tricycles are in the shop.

Show how you figured it out using algebra.

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2. On Wednesday there were no tandem bikes in the shop, There were only bicycles and tricycles. There are a total of 30 seats and 81 wheels in the shop, How many bicycles and tricycles are in the shop.

Show how you figured it out using algebra.

dbzfan836 · Answer

I will use the guess and check method, only certain calculations needed.

dbzfan836 · Answer

hmm, so there are 30 seats, and 81 wheels. I guess 21 tricycles and 9 bikes.

dbzfan836 · Answer

21*3 equals what? calculate it, asker

anonymous · Answer

63

dbzfan836 · Answer

also, 9*2 equals what? answer thet as well

anonymous · Answer

18

dbzfan836 · Answer

now, 18+63=?

anonymous · Answer

Ohh, I think I get it now!

anonymous · Answer

81!

dbzfan836 · Answer

exactly. make sure you tell in the box essay that you used the guess and check method, and paraphrase my writing

anonymous · Answer

Do you think you can help me with one more? I'll post it in a separate question.