Question

Jasmine and Olivia each have a bracelet collection.

The number of bracelets in Jasmines collection is represented by x.

The number of bracelets in Olivia's collection is 4 times the number in Jasmines collection

The total amount of bracelets in both collections is 45
What is x, the amount of bracelets in Jasmines collection?

Answer 1

x= 11.25

Explanation:

4x = 45

4 * 45/4= 45

45=45

Answer 2

x = 11.25

Explanation:

4x=45

divide 4 from both sides

4/4 x = 45/4

x= 11.25