Algebra, NAPX-G3-NC01

Question

Stacks and Biggsy owned 180 golf balls between them.

Stacks owned twice as many golf balls as Biggsy.

How many golf balls did Biggsy own?

Worked Solution

Solution 1

By trial and error of each option:

If Biggsy owns 60 golf balls, Stacks owns 120

Total golf balls = 60 + 120 = 180 ✓\checkmark


Solution 2 (advanced)

Let  x\large x = Biggsy's golf balls
x\large x + 2x2\large x = 180
3x3\large x = 180
x\large x = 60

∴\therefore Biggsy owns {{{correctAnswer}}} golf balls

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Question

Stacks and Biggsy owned 180 golf balls between them.

Stacks owned twice as many golf balls as Biggsy.

How many golf balls did Biggsy own?

Worked Solution

Solution 1

By trial and error of each option:

If Biggsy owns 60 golf balls, Stacks owns 120

Total golf balls = 60 + 120 = 180 ✓\checkmark


Solution 2 (advanced)

Let  x\large x = Biggsy's golf balls
x\large x + 2x2\large x = 180
3x3\large x = 180
x\large x = 60

∴\therefore Biggsy owns 60 golf balls

Question Type

Multiple Choice (One Answer)

Variables

Variable nameVariable value
correctAnswer
60

Answers

Is Correct?Answer
x

270

x

120

✓

60

x

50

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