Question

I'm confused on part b) and c)
If its a word problem, then is it supposed to be written that way? Or is it a story problem where Mary had this many apples or Jack had this many apples? If part b) is right, then how on earth do I answer part c) ?
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Answer 1

Where

Answer 2

oh

Answer 3

@skullpatrol
@Agl202

Answer 4

cant see the image very good...too blurry

Answer 5

Here, view the attachment. :)

Answer 6

@texaschic101 :)

Answer 7

1/2 (x - 4) = 1/3x + 2....multiply both sides by 6
3(x - 4) = 2x + 12...distribute thru parenthesis
3x - 12 = 2x + 12...subtract 2x...add 12
3x - 2x = 12 + 12
x = 24

Answer 8

part b...i think they want a story problem

Answer 9

Okay, one minute

Answer 10

a little off...if jane gave her apples away, she would have none left

Answer 11

jane and mary started with the same # of apples. jane had 4 rotten appples..so she threw them away. she then gave 1/2 of her apples away. mary gave 1/3 of her apples, along with the 2 she found, away. how many apples did they start with ?

kinda tupid...but i cant think of a good story right now

Answer 12

Okay, so using your story problem, how do we answer part C) ?

Answer 13

already did that. worked it out and x = 24...so if u go with the story, jane and mary both started with 24 apples

Answer 14

i worked it out ^^ up there a few posts

Answer 15

Ooh, I half missed that part.
Alright, I understand what I'm doing now. Half distracted with English.
Me and two subjects don't get along.
Thank you so much for your help. I truly appreciate it!! ^.^

Answer 16

lol...no prob