An empty box weighs 6 ounces.Jenna puts 12 calculators in the box.The total weight of the box and calculators is 96 ounces.Which equation models the weight,w,in ounces of each calculator?
its 6 + 12 =96w
To find the weight of each calculator, we can set up an equation and solve for w.
Let's denote the weight of each calculator as w. Since there are 12 calculators, the total weight of all the calculators is 12w.
Given that the total weight of the box and calculators is 96 ounces, we can set up the equation:
Weight of the box + Weight of calculators = Total weight
The weight of the box is given as 6 ounces, and the weight of the calculators is 12w. So, the equation becomes:
6 + 12w = 96
Now, we can solve this equation to find the weight of each calculator.
First, subtract 6 from both sides of the equation:
12w = 96 - 6
12w = 90
Next, divide both sides of the equation by 12:
w = 90 / 12
w = 7.5
Therefore, the weight, w, in ounces of each calculator is 7.5 ounces.