Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 1 - Section 1.5 - Problem Solving and Using Formulas - Exercise Set - Page 66: 17

Answer

Goldfish=43 Horse=64 Human=122

Work Step by Step

We know that the combined longest lifespan of a goldfish , Horse and Human is 229 Goldfish=x Horse=x+21 Human =x+79 Goldfish+Horse+Human=229 we substitute with the above values $ x+x+21+x+79=229$ $ 3x+100=229$ subtract 100 from both sides $ 3x=129$ divide both sides by 3 $ x=43$ Goldfish=43 Horse=43+21=64 Human=43+79=122
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