Question

Nathan and Steven stacked boxes on a shelf. Nathan lifted 13 boxes and Steven lifted 15 boxes. The boxes that Nathan lifted each weighed 12 lb more than the boxes Steven lifted.

Let s represent the weight of the boxes that Steven lifted.

Which expression represents the total number of pounds Nathan lifted?

s + 12

12(s+13)

15(s+12)

13(s+12)

Answer 1

13(s+12) is your answer

Explanation:

Answer 2

13(s+12) is your answer
13 boxes that each weigh 12 more pounds than steven's boxes.