SOLUTION: According to the Weather Channel, the greatest number of tornado's in the United States occurs in June and the fewest number occurs in December. The average number of tornado's in
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: According to the Weather Channel, the greatest number of tornado's in the United States occurs in June and the fewest number occurs in December. The average number of tornado's in June is 16 less than 11 times the average number of tornado's in December. If the difference between the average number of tornado's in June and December is 204, determine the average number of tornado's in December and June.
I was told we must find the equation then solve. I'am so lost please help.
This question is from textbook Elementary and intermediate algebra for college students
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x=December, so x+204=June
The average number of tornado's in June ... x+204
is ... =
16 less than 11 times the average number of tornado's in December ... 11x-16
x+204=11x-16
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