Question

An emu that measure 50 inches in height is 65 inches less than 5 times the height of a kakapo.What is the height of the kakapo in inches.

Answer 1

The height of the kakapo is 23 inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's say the height of the kakapo is x inches.

According to the information given, the height of the emu is 65 inches less than 5 times the height of the kakapo.

So, 5x - 65 = 50 inches.

Let's solve the equation for x:

1. Add 65 to both sides: 5x - 65 + 65 = 50 + 65.
2. Simplify: 5x = 115.
3. Divide both sides by 5: 5x/5 = 115/5.
4. Simplify: x = 23.

Therefore, the height of the kakapo is 23 inches.