Question

Three times as many adults as students attended a game. The total attendance was 480. If 3x + x = 480 models this situation, which two statements are true?

A) 3x = number of students
B) X = number of adults
C) 480 - x = number of adults
D) 360 adults attended.
E) 200 children attended.​

Answer 1

C and D

Explanation:

The number of adults is based on the number of students. Therefore, x = students, and 3x = adults.

480 − x = 3x → 4x = 480 → x = 120 students → 3x = 360 adults

Answer 2

The answer is C and D

Explanation: