Question

In the 2000 Summer Olympics Russia earned twice as many gold medals as Australia. Italy earned three less than Australia. They earned 61 gold medals in total. How many gold medals did Italy earn?

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Answer 1

Answer: x = 16

Step-by-step explanation: Let X stand for Australia.

2x for Russia

x for Australia

x-3 for Italy

Equation: 2x + x + x - 3 = 61

Combine: 4x - 3 = 61

Add 3: 4x = 64

Divide: x = 16

But it back: 2(16) + 16 + 16 - 3 = 61 --> 64 - 3 = 61

So the answer is x = 16.