Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

by Charles, Randall I.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0133281140

ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 1 - Foundations for Algebra - 1-8 An Introduction to Equations - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 57: 52

Answer

209

Work Step by Step

Let p be the number of people per bench. 6p=1254 Use mental math to estimate 200 people per bench. Create a table to find the solution for p. p− 6p−− 200 1200 201 1206 202 1212 203 1218 204 1224 205 1230 206 1236 207 1242 208 1248 209 1254⟶ 209 is the solution

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