Question

Gabriel has already 200 pages of his 530-page number reading book. If he reads at an a average rate of 55 pages per hour, how long will he need to finish the book? Write and solve an equation to find the answer. Show your work.

Help please

Answer 1

Answer: 55x +200 = 530 x=6

Explanation:

55x +200 = 530

-200 -200

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55x = 330

divide by 55 on both sides

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x=6