Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - An Introduction to Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 67: 64

Answer

South Korean won 14 medals. Russian Federation won 15 medals. Austria won 16 medals.

Work Step by Step

Let x represent South Korean wins. x+1 represents Russian wins. x+2 represents Austrian wins. x+(x+1)+(x+2)=45 3x+3=45 3x=42 x=14 South Korean won 14 medals. Russian Federation won 15 medals. Austria won 16 medals.
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