Marilyn, Sharon, and Rhonda collect earrings. Marilyn has half as many earrings as Sharon. Rhonda has 15 more earrings than Marilyn. Let x represent the number of earrings that Sharon has. Which algebraic expression represents the number of earrings Rhonda has?

A. x + 15
B.0.5x + 15
C.x − 15
D.15 − 0.5x

3 answers

Sharon ---- x
Marilyn has half as many earrings as Sharon -----> Marilyn has x/2
Rhonda has 15 more earrings than Marilyn ----- Rhonda has x/2 + 15

x/2 + 15 is the same as .5x + 15 or (1/2)x + 15

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