Which of the following can be represented by the equation 3x = 24?
A. Andrew picks three words from a dictionary every week and lists them in his notebook. So far, he has listed 24 words. How many weeks has Andrew been doing this?
B. A survey was conducted to determine the favorite subject of seventh grade students. One-third of all surveyed, or 24 students, said math is their favorite subject. How many students were surveyed?
C. The cost of a pair of shoes is three times the cost of a shirt. If the cost of the shirt is $24, how much does the pair of shoes cost?
D. Rita bought stickers and divided them among herself and two other friends. Each one received 24 stickers. How many stickers did Rita buy?
The equation 3x = 24 can be represented by option B.
In option B, the equation can be set up as:
(1/3)x = 24
Solving for x, we have:
x = 24 * 3
x = 72
Therefore, option B represents the equation 3x = 24.
WHAT ?? (1/3) x = 24 is NOT 3 x = 24
I apologize for the mistake in my previous response. You are correct. The equation 3x = 24 is represented by option A.
In option A, the equation can be set up as:
3x = 24
Solving for x, we have:
x = 24 / 3
x = 8
Therefore, option A represents the equation 3x = 24.