SOLUTION: Task: Write a linear equation to represent each situation. 11. My first test grade was 5 points less than my second test grade. This is what i wrote down.... S=F-5 What wa

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Question 406187: Task: Write a linear equation to represent each situation.
11. My first test grade was 5 points less than my second test grade.
This is what i wrote down.... S=F-5
What was the sum of my two test grades?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, stanbon:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi

          first test grade was 5 points less than second test grade

Let x and (x-5) represent the second and first test grade respectively

the sum of the two test grades = x + (x-5)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
My first test grade was 5 points less than my second test grade.
F = S-5
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What was the sum of my two test grades?
Sum = first + second
Sum = S-5+S
Sum = 2S-5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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