A cart loaded with 12 boxes weighs a total of 200
pounds.
• The empty cart weighs 25 pounds.
• Each box weighs x pounds.
Which equation can be used to find the weight of
one box?
A 12x + 25 = 200
B 12 + 25x = 200
C 12x + 25x = 200
D 12 + 25 + x = 200
I think its A
Agree
To find the weight of one box, we need to set up an equation based on the given information.
Let's start by considering the total weight of the cart and boxes. The total weight of the cart loaded with 12 boxes is 200 pounds. The empty cart weighs 25 pounds. Therefore, the weight of the 12 boxes alone would be the total weight minus the weight of the empty cart.
Weight of 12 boxes = Total weight - Weight of empty cart
Weight of 12 boxes = 200 - 25
Weight of 12 boxes = 175 pounds
Now, we want to find the weight of one box. Let's assume the weight of one box is x pounds.
Weight of 12 boxes = Weight of one box × Number of boxes
175 = x × 12
Now we have an equation: 12x = 175.
So, the correct equation to find the weight of one box is A) 12x + 25 = 200.