SOLUTION: At a theme park, Setha went on twice as many rides as Chenda, who went on three more rides than Dara. Together, they went on 25 rides. How many rides did Dara go on?

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: At a theme park, Setha went on twice as many rides as Chenda, who went on three more rides than Dara. Together, they went on 25 rides. How many rides did Dara go on?       Log On


   

Question 1167481: At a theme park, Setha went on twice as many rides as Chenda, who went on three more rides than Dara. Together, they went on 25 rides. How many rides did Dara go on?
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, ikleyn:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Let represent the answer you are asked for.



Solve for

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it


I > Ø

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.

Dara   = x
Chenda = (x+3)
Setha  = 2*(x+3)


    x + (x+3) + 2*(x+3) = 25


etc.