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Katie, Elizabeth, and Siobhan volunteer at the

hospital. In a week, Katie volunteers 3 hours
more than Elizabeth does and Siobhan
volunteers 1 hour less than Elizabeth. Over
3 weeks, the number of hours Katie
volunteers is equal to the sum of Elizabeth’s
and Siobhan’s volunteer hours in 3 weeks.
Complete the table to find out how many
hours each person volunteers each week.

Katie, Elizabeth, and Siobhan volunteer at the hospital. In a week, Katie volunteers-example-1
User Waman
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Answer----3(x+3)=3X+3(x-1)
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Answer: 3(x+3) = 3X + 3(x-1)

3x + 9 = 3x + 3x - 3

3x + 9 = 6x - 3

0 = 6x - 3 - 3x - 9

0 = 3x - 12

12 = 3x

x=4

Explanation:

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