Ann sells apples and Beth sells oranges. Today, half the number of apples than Ann sold was fifteen less than thrice as much the number of oranges that Beth sold.

Can someone explain to me what this means and how to do it pretty please? I really need help on this one.

Can anyone help me on this problem please?

I don't see but one equation but a problem with two unknowns. Actually, there is no problem (question), just a statement. What is the question?

Ann sells apples and Beth sells oranges. Today, half the number of apples than Ann sold was fifteen less than thrice as much the number of oranges that Beth sold.

I just want it to know; how do I convert it into an algebraic expression or equation? Is confusing and I don't get it.

Let A = appples and B = oranges

1/2 A = half the number of apples

3B - 15 = fifteen less than thrice as much the number of oranges

Do you think you can work it out from there?

I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.

Thank you. I can work on it now. :)

so it will be like this?

1/2 A= 3B - 15

Sure, I can help you with that.

To convert the given statement into an algebraic equation, let's break it down step by step:

1. Let's assume that the number of apples Ann sold is represented by 'A', and the number of oranges Beth sold is represented by 'O'.

2. The first part of the statement says, "half the number of apples than Ann sold." So we can write this as (1/2)A.

3. The next part says, "was fifteen less than thrice as much the number of oranges that Beth sold." So we have three times the number of oranges as 'O', which is 3O. And since it's fifteen less than this amount, we subtract fifteen from 3O, giving us 3O - 15.

Putting it together, we have the equation: (1/2)A = 3O - 15.

Now, the equation represents the relationship between the number of apples Ann sold and the number of oranges Beth sold. To solve the equation, you would need more information or additional equations relating the variables 'A' and 'O'.

I hope this explanation helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.