Question

Jake and Mike took x tests each. Mike scored 15 points less than Jake. The expression below shows Mike's total score in the tests.
85x - 15

What does the first term of the expression represent?


The total score Jake earned
The total number of tests Mike took
The sum of Jake and Mike's total score
The difference between Jake and Mike's total score

Answer 1

I think its A

Answer 2

Why do you believe it is A
?

Answer 3

No B

Answer 4

Why B?

Answer 5

Because 'x' is the number of tests

Answer 6

The First term is 85 So you are saying that He took 85 tests?

Answer 7

You were right the first time with A. 85 Is what he scored on the tests.

Answer 8

Explain plz

Answer 9

OOOOH I think I understand !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks

Answer 10

Oh do you got it?

Answer 11

I guess but I'm still confused .... I have one more question though mind helping me @aric200

Answer 12

I can help but we should try and work through this one real quick if you are still confused.

Answer 13

The radius of a cone-shaped tank is 4 feet less than its height. If the height of the tank is (x - 3) feet, the expression below shows the volume of the tank.
1/3 π (x - 7)2 (x - 3)

What does the factor 1/3 (x - 7) represent?

Answer 14

Open up a new question :D

Answer 15

The total surface area of the tank
One third of the radius of the tank
One third of the height of the tank
The total area of the base of the tank

Answer 16

@aric200

Answer 17

I have no idea what the answer might be I don't even have a guess @aric200