Karen is writing a word problem that can be represented by the equation 2x + 3 = 13.
A bucket weights 2 grams and balls are put into it that each weight 3 grams. The total weight of the bucket and balls is 13 grams. How many balls are in the bucket?

Does her word problem fit the equation? Justify your response.

Question

Karen is writing a word problem that can be represented by the equation 2x + 3 = 13.
A bucket weights 2 grams and balls are put into it that each weight 3 grams. The total weight of the bucket and balls is 13 grams. How many balls are in the bucket?

Does her word problem fit the equation? Justify your response.

anonymous · Answer

Well answer this: Is the bucket that weighs TWO grams varying in quantity or are the balls that weigh THREE grams?

anonymous · Answer

It should be 3x+2 because only on bucket weigh 2g but multiple balls are put in to the bucket that weigh 3g

anonymous · Answer

The question isn't what the equation should be, but if the word problem matches. It doesn't.