document.write( "Question 732465: Two cartons weigh 3x-2 and 2x-3. If the average weight of the cartons is 10, the heavier carton weighs how much more than the lighter carton?\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #447892 by checkley79(3341)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3x-2 and 2x-3 \n" ); document.write( "(3x-2+2x-3)/2=10 \n" ); document.write( "(5x-5)/2=10 \n" ); document.write( "5x-5=2*10 \n" ); document.write( "5x-5=20 \n" ); document.write( "5x=20+5 \n" ); document.write( "5x=25 \n" ); document.write( "x=25/5 \n" ); document.write( "x=5 ans. \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( "(3*5-2+2*5-3)/2=10 \n" ); document.write( "(15-2+10-3)/2=10 \n" ); document.write( "20/2=10 \n" ); document.write( "10=10 \n" ); document.write( " |