Question

Kenny had a total of 140 minutes to read, do homework, and play video games.

He spent x minutes reading.
He spent 2(x+5) minutes doing homework
He spent 25 minutes playing video games
How many minutes did Kenny spend reading
Help fast Please

Answer 1

Answer: 35minutes

Explanation:

Minutes spent reading = x

Minutes spent doing homework =2(x+5) = 2x + 10

Minutes spent playing video games = 25minutes

Total minutes used = 140 minutes

x + 2x + 10 + 25 = 140

3x + 35 = 140

3x = 140 - 35

3x = 105

x = 105/3

x = 35 minutes