Question

Ms. Cruz has a tank with 11 fish. After buying two more, she has 2 less than triple the amount of fish Ms. Montesinos has. How many fish does Ms. Montesinos have in her tank?

a) Write a let statement below to define your variable(s):
b) Set up an equation using the variable you defined in (a):
c) Solve your equation & Check. How many fish does Ms. Montesinos have? JUST TYPE THE NUMBER. EXAMPLE: IF SHE HAS 17 FISH JUST TYPE "17"
d) Upload a picture of your SOLUTION & CHECK.
plz help me plzz

Answer 1

Ms. Montesinos has 5 fish in her tank

Explanation:

a) Let y = the amount of fish Ms. Montesinos

b) 3y-2=13

c)

3y-2+=13+2

3y/3=15/3

y=5