Problem Solving

Question 1

Twice as long as width, perimeter is 300, what are dimensions in yards

Answer 1

2l+2w= p
2(2x) + 2x=300
4x+2x=300
6x=300
X=50

2x=2x50
X=100
Answer= 50 by 100 yards

Question 2

Four times a number increased by six

Answer 2

4x+6

Question 3

Quotient

Answer 3

Divide

Question 4

Quotient of a number decreased by four and nine

Answer 4

X-4 divided by 9

Question 5

Three more than two times a number is 33

Answer 5

3+2x=33

Question 6

Two consecutive numbers have a sum of 91

Two odd consecutive numbers have a sum of 91

Answer 6

X+(x+1)=91
2x+1=91
2x-1=91-91
2x=90
2x divided by 2= 90 divided by 2
X=45
X+1=46

Odd
X
X+2
X+4
Etc