Question

Veronica got 3 times as many gifts as Natalie. Together Veronica and Natalie got a total of 12 gifts. How

many gifts did Natalie (x) and Veronica (y) each get?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

X = Natalie

Y = Veronica

Veronica got three times as many presents as Natalie so 3x and Natalie is x and this all equals 12.

3x+x=12

= 4x=12

So, now solve the equation

÷4 ÷4

x=3 = Natalie

12-3=9

y=9 = Veronica

Answer 2

Natalie got 3, Veronica got 9.

Explanation:

N = Natalie

If Veronica got 3 times as many as Natalie, then she got 3N.

Add them together:

N + 3N = 12

4N = 12

N = 3

Therefore,

Natalie got 3 (N = 3)

Veronica got 9 (3N = 3 x 3 = 9)