Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Classwork Q2

Aaron, Ben and Charles shared 110 marbles. Ben received twice as many marbles as Aaron. Charles received 10 more marbles than Aaron. How many marbles did each boy received?

let Aaron be X

Ben = X x 2 =2x
Charles=x+10=(X+10)
total=x+2x+x+10
       =4x+10
4x+10=110
4x=110-10
4x=100
x=25
Ben=25x2
      =50
Aaron=25
Charles= 25+10
            = 35.

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