Question
Which equation represents the solution to the following?
I have some lemons. Jill has two more limes than five times the number of lemons that I have. Emma has one-third as many limes as Jill. Emma has 4 limes. How many lemons do I have?
I have some lemons. Jill has two more limes than five times the number of lemons that I have. Emma has one-third as many limes as Jill. Emma has 4 limes. How many lemons do I have?
Answers
Ms. Sue
x = your lemons
j = 5x + 2 = Jill'ls limes
e = (5x + 2) / 3 = Emma's limes
e = 4
(5x + 2) / 3 = 4
5x + 2 = 12
5x = 10
x = 2
j = 5x + 2 = Jill'ls limes
e = (5x + 2) / 3 = Emma's limes
e = 4
(5x + 2) / 3 = 4
5x + 2 = 12
5x = 10
x = 2