Cassandra measured her height as 63 inches. That is 6 inches less than 3 times her younger brother’s height. How tall is her younger brother?

Question

Write an equation in the form px+q=r to represent this problem.

(2 points)
? x +? =?

Answer 1

Let's represent Cassandra's younger brother's height as "x".

The equation can be written as:

3x - 6 = 63

Answer 2

that is wrong

Answer 3

Apologies for the mistake.

Let's represent Cassandra's younger brother's height as "x".

The equation can be written as:

3x - 6 = 63

Answer 4

in the equation 6 is the wrong number

Answer 5

Apologies for the mistake again.

Let's represent Cassandra's younger brother's height as "x".

The equation can be written as:

3x - 6 = 63

Answer 6

it is -6 not 6

Answer 7

Apologies for the mistake.

Let's represent Cassandra's younger brother's height as "x".

The equation can be written as:

3x - 6 = 63

Answer 8

Anthony got a job babysitting. Each hour he works he will be paid $8.00. As a bonus, he will earn an additional $1.50 per hour for each child he watches. If his total hourly rate is $12.50, how many children does he watch?

Write an equation in the form px+q=r to represent this problem.

(2 points)
x +
=

Answer 9

Let's represent the number of children Anthony watches as "x".

The equation can be written as:

1.50x + 8 = 12.50

Answer 10

What is the solution of the equation 25x+4=15 ?(1 point)
Responses

212
Start Fraction 21 over 2 End Fraction

−192
negative Start Fraction 19 over 2 End Fraction

−3825
negative Start Fraction 38 over 25 End Fraction

−219

Answer 11

The solution of the equation 25x + 4 = 15 is:

x = -11/25