Question

The sum of three numbers is 180. If the first number is (2 x minus 11), and the second is (x minus 4) which expression represents the third number? 165 minus 3 x 187 minus x 195 minus x 195 minus 3 x

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Answer 2

The third number is 195-3x

Explanation:

Given:

sum of three numbers, a, b, c is 180.

a=2x-11

b=x-4

c= ?

Solution:

a+b+c = 180

2x-11 + x-4 + c = 180

c = 180 - (2x-11) - (x-4)

= 180 -2x+11 - x+4

= 180 + 11 + 4 -2x -x

= 195 -3x