SOLUTION: The DVD Statistics show that the average person watches 48 DVD’s a year. 1.Write an equation to show the total number of DVD’s watched in one year. Use x for the number of ac

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Question 448194: The DVD Statistics show that the average person watches 48 DVD’s a year.
1.Write an equation to show the total number of DVD’s watched in one year. Use x for the number of action DVD’s and use y to represent the other categories.
X+y=48

The average person watches 3 times as many action DVD’s as any other category.
2.Write an equation to show the relationship between the action DVD’s and the other categories.
3x+y=48
This is what I came up with but it doesn't work out for one, and just doesn't seem right. I think my first answer is correct but the second part is not right.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
yes, 1st part is good

"The average person watches 3 times as many action DVD’s as any other category." ___ 2. x = 3y