Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-4 Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 106: 41

Answer

60 potatoes per bucket

Work Step by Step

120+1.5x=150+x is the same as 2 hours plus 1.5 potatoes and 2 and a half hours plus 1 potato 120+1.5x=150+x -x -x 120+.5x=150 -120 -120 .5x=30 x=60
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