Question

Evan and Peter have a radio show which consists of 2 segments. They need 4 less than 11 songs in the first segment. In the second segment, they need 5 less than 3 times the number of songs in the first segment. Evaluate the expression. A. 39 songs B. 31 songs C. 25 songs D. 23 songs

Answer 1

B. ( 11 − 4 ) + 3 × ( 11 − 4 ) − 5

There are 2 segments

First segment,

They need 4 less than 11 songs

=(11-4)

Second segment

They need 5 less than 3 times the number of songs in the first segment

3 times the number of songs in first segment

=3*(11-4)

5 less than 3 times the number of songs in first segment

={3*(11-4)} - 5

Total expression=

(11-4)+ {3×(11-4)} - 5

B. ( 11 − 4 ) + 3 × ( 11 − 4 ) − 5

Explanation:

Answer 2

D 23 songs

Explanation: