Manuela509 Manuela509
  • 12-08-2014
  • Mathematics
contestada

Tom has twice as many marbles as Luke. Together they have 39 marbles. How
many marbles does Tom have?

Respuesta :

Аноним Аноним
  • 12-08-2014
[tex]x-Luke\ marbles\\\\2x-Tom\ marbles\\\\x+2x=39\\\\3x=39\\\\x=39:3\\\\x=13\\\\2x=2(13)=26\\\\Answer:Tom\ have\ 26\ marbles.[/tex]
Answer Link
fiaarfianti fiaarfianti
  • 16-08-2014
Devide the marbles with 3
because tom : luke is 2 : 1
And 2+1=3

39/3=13

So tom's marbles = 2 x 13 = 26
And luke's marbles= 1x 13= 13
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

need help asap please​
Which rational number is equivalent to 0.86?
true/false Egyptians believed that pharaohs were ordained by the gods.
What is the ratio of 2 miles driven and $6. 00 cab fare
Is kentucky still a commonwealth and why
The control principle related to not having the same person authorize and pay for goods is known as.
3.Calculate the pH of a 0.250 M solution of potassium phenolate, KC6H5O. Ka for phenol (C6H5OH) is 1.0 x 10-10.
Which best explains how the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments expanded citizenship in the united states? a) by introducing the concept of due process b) by re
Find 3 ratios that are equivalent to the given ratio.
Choose all of the items that are associated with great society programs