Question

Richard had 180 total minutes to do

homework, mow the grass, and walk the dog.
He spent 3(x + 4) minutes mowing the
grass.
He spent (x + 3) minutes working on
homework
He walked the dog for x minutes.
How many minutes did Richard spend
mowing the grass?

Answer 1

3(x+4)= 3x+12
3x+12+x+3+x=5x + 15
5x+15=180
5x=180-15
5x=165
x=165/5
x= 33min

mowing the grass = 3(x+4)
= 3(33+4)
=99+12
=111 min mowing grass