another way to do it is to group the group all the flowers on each table, as in
(9+3f)t + 12
Now just plug in the numbers
9*21 + (3*3)*21 + 12 = 390
(9+3*3)*21 + 12 = 390
Danica is arranging flowers for a party. On each table, t, there will be a vase of 9 flowers and 3 bowls of flowers with f flowers inside. Danica needs an additional 12 flowers for a cake topper. This situation can be written as the following expression:
9t + (3f)t + 12
How many flowers should Danica purchase if she has 21 tables with 3 flowers in each bowl?
2 answers
Danica is arranging flowers for a party. On each table, t, there will be a vase of 9 flowers and 3 bowls of flowers with f flowers inside. Danica needs an additional 12 flowers for a cake topper. This situation can be written as the following expression:
9t + (3f)t + 12
How many flowers should Danica purchase if she has 21 tables with 3 flowers in each bowl?
9t + (3f)t + 12
How many flowers should Danica purchase if she has 21 tables with 3 flowers in each bowl?
1 answer