Question

Nathan and Steven stacked boxes on a shelf. Nathan lifted 13 boxes and Steven lifted 15 boxes. The boxes that Nathan lifted each weighed 12 lb more than the boxes Steven lifted.

Which expression represents the total number of pounds Nathan lifted?

Let s represent the weight of the boxes that Steven lifted.

A.
13(s +12)

B.
s + 12

C.
15(s + 12)

D.
12(s + 13)

Answer 1

i think its D if i'm not right can you explane how you got an diffrent answer

Answer 2

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Answer 3

@bibby

Answer 4

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Answer 5

it wouldnt be d

Answer 6

k thanx :)

Answer 7

it would be a

Answer 8

Medal for you!

Answer 9

s is the weight of the boxes Steven lifted while Nathan carried 12 lb more than Steven. that means you have to use addition (s + 12). Nathan boxes are 12 more than s (Steven's boxes). And Nathan carried 13 boxes in total So the answer would be 13(s + 12).

Answer 10

Correct! thanx alot kk i'm closing the question