Question 118149
M - Macintosh apple baskets
R - Red apple baskets
{{{M+R=153}}} Total number of baskets
{{{M=8R}}} Macintosh baskets equals 8 times Red baskets
{{{M+R=153}}}
{{{8R+R=153}}} Substitute for M
{{{9R=153}}}
{{{R=17}}}
{{{M=8R}}}
{{{M=8(17)}}}
{{{M=136}}}
Check your answer.
{{{M+R=153}}}
{{{136+17=153}}}
{{{153=153}}}
True statement.
Good answer.
136 Macintosh baskets, 17 red baskets.