+0  
 
+3
841
1
avatar+307 

Brenda, Katherine, and Patrice earned a combined 17 points during their team's game. Brenda earned 4 points and Katherine earned 8 points. Which of the following equations can be used to determine how many points Patrice earned? 4x + 8 =17, 4 + 8 + x = 17, 4 + 8 = 17 + x, or 8x + 4 = 17

 Apr 5, 2017
 #1
avatar+14865 
+2

Brenda, Katherine, and Patrice earned a combined 17 points during their team's game. Brenda earned 4 points and Katherine earned 8 points. Which of the following equations can be used to determine how many points Patrice earned?

4x + 8 =17, 4 + 8 + x = 17, 4 + 8 = 17 + x, or 8x + 4 = 17

 

\( 4 + 8 + x = 17\\x=17-8-4\\x=5\)

 

 Patrice earned 5 points.

 

laugh  !

 Apr 5, 2017

1 Online Users

avatar