Question

Terry is mailing two boxes. Together they weigh 21 lbs. If the smaller box is 5 lbs. less than the larger one, how much does each box weigh? Write and solve an equation that models this scenario

Answer 1

are there any choices?

Answer 2

the answer is 8

Answer 3

no thats all the question says

Answer 4

i dont wanna be greedy but can u write th equation out, im horrible at math.lol

Answer 5

sure :)

Answer 6

x + (x-5) =21, (x-5) representing the smaller one.
2x-5=21
2x=26
x=13

(x-5)=13
x=8

Answer 7

ur awesome

Answer 8

wanna do more? ur like a genius

Answer 9

sure and thank you

Answer 10

The length of a pool is 3 feet more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the pool is 72 feet, find the dimensions of the pool by writing and solving a system of equations.

Answer 11

ur 14 and this smart? what are they teaching u kids lol

Answer 12

lol

Answer 13

Width = W Ft.
Length = (2W + 3)Ft

P = 2W + 2(2W+3) = 72
2W + 4W+6 = 72
6W = 72-6 = 66
W = 11 Ft.

Length = 2*11 + 3 = 25 Ft

Answer 14

geez!! what grade are u in

Answer 15

A desk and a chair cost $200 as a set. If the desk costs four times more than the chair, how much does each one cost? Write and solve using a system of equations.

Answer 16

7th grade

Answer 17

what the heck! now i feel dumb

Answer 18

d = desk
c = chair

Equation:
d + c = 200
d = 4c

Answer 19

Rachel has 15 coins with a value of $2.85. If the coins are either dimes or quarters, how many of each coin does she have? Write and solve using a system of equations

Answer 20

thanks again