Question

Can somebody answer this?

Answer 1

The appropriate diagram based on the provided story is: Twenty-eight X X-1 X-1 X-1 The story is illustrated in this figure, which indicates that Lin started out with "X" apples in each bag. She consumed one apple from each bag until she had twenty-eight left. After consuming one apple, each X-1 in the diagram denotes the number of apples left in each bag. The top displays the total number of apples left, which is 28. This figure, which shows how many apples are initially in each bag (X) and how many apples are remaining in each bag after one is eaten (X-1) helps the reader picture the story. The top also displays the total number of apples left, which is 28.

The variable "X" in problem #1 denotes the starting quantity of apples in every bag. In the narrative, Lin purchased four bags with an equal quantity of apples. This variable "X" stands for the approximate quantity of apples in every bag. Lin had 28 apples left after eating one from each bag. Throughout the narrative, the variable "X"—which stands for the starting quantity of apples in each bag—stays constant. Consequently, "X" stands for the quantity of apples in each bag at the start of the narrative. I hope this makes "X" in the story more understandable.

Answer 2

The correct diagram is option A. Each bag is represented by (x + 1), indicating the original number of apples in each bag. The subtraction of 1 from each bag (x + 1 - 1) reflects Lin eating one apple from each bag. The total remaining apples, 28, is accurately depicted. In the context of the story, x represents the original number of apples in each bag. Each bag has x apples initially. (option A)

Option A accurately represents the story. In the diagram, each bag is symbolized by x + 1, signifying the original number of apples in each. The addition of 1 reflects Lin's initial count.

Subtracting 1 from each bag (x + 1 - 1) appropriately illustrates Lin eating one apple from each. The result, x, symbolizes the initial number of apples in each bag.

The total remaining apples, 28, is correctly represented. Furthermore, x in the context of the story signifies the number of apples initially in each bag.

Therefore, option A not only visually matches the story's progression but also aligns with the symbolic representation of the story's elements.