Prealgebra (7th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.4 - Linear Equations in One Variable and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 198: 39

Answer

The projected number of visitors for Spain is 70m. The projected number of visitors for China is 140m.

Work Step by Step

Let $s$ be the projected number of visitors for Spain. The projected number of visitors for China is 2s. $s+2s=210$ $\longrightarrow$combine like terms $3s=210$ $\longrightarrow$multiplication property $3s\div3=210\div3$ $\longrightarrow$simplify $s=70$ $2s=2\times70=140$
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