+510 (a) Write an equation to represent this situation.
Solve the equation.
+128474 a) Call the consecutive free throws needed, x
So we have
[ 12 + x ] / [ 15 + x ] = .85
b) Multiply both sides by 15 + x
12 + x = .85 ( 15 + x) simplify
12 + x = 12.75 + .85x rearrange
1x - .85x = 12.75 - 12
.15x = .75 divide both sides by .15
x = 5 [ consecutive free throws ]
