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Question

For each question, write an algebraic equation and solve it. Write your answer in simplest form.

Elizabeth has
1
7
10
as many plants as Rosalie has in her garden. If Elizabeth has 51 plants, how many plants does Rosalie have in her garden

Answer 1

Let x = the number of plants Rosalie has in her garden.

7x + 10x = 51
17x = 51
x = 3

Rosalie has 3 plants in her garden.