8.
lucy's age --- L
Bobby's age = L - 11/2 or L - 5 1/2 or L - 5.5
Paul's age = L + 37/8 or L + 4 5/8 or L + 4.625
sum of ages = L - 11/2 + L + 37/8
= 3L - 7/8
9 If the band had 5 members, wouldn't you divide 475 by 5
so if the band has b members each share
= 475/b
10.
total is 42 goals for g players
so average per player is 42/g
So number of goals for Louis = 42/g + 1
I can't figure out my last 3 problems please someone help me... I would really appreciate it if you could explain how to do it
Questions-
In each of the following situations, write the phrase as a mathematical expression. Combine like terms, if possible.
8. Bobby is 5 ½ years younger than his sister, Lucy. Paul, another brother, is 4 5/8 years older than Lucy. Use L for Lucy’s age and represent the sum of their ages.
9. The Logo Bogo Band earned $475 to play at a party. The money was split evenly among the b members of the band. Write the algebraic expression that represents each member’s earnings.
10. There are g players on the Gamecocks soccer team. The team scored a total of 42 goals this season. One of the players, Louis, scored one more goal than the average per player. How many goals did Louis score?
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