Question

Hallie has 10 times as many pages to read for her

homework assignment as Janet. Altogether, they have
to read 264 pages. How many pages
does each girl
have to read?

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

10x + x = 264

11x = 264

x = 264 ÷ 11

x = 24

therefore hallie has 240 pages and Janet 24

total 264