Question

Gracie, Mary, and Nancy each have a small collection of seashells. Gracie has 5 more than times the number of shells Mary has. Nancy has 1 more than times the number of shells Mary has. Gracie and Nancy have the same number of shells. If x is the number of shells Mary has, identify the equation that represents this situation and identify its solution.


A.3/2x + 1 = 5/4 x + 5

B.x=24

C.3/2x - 1 = 5/4x + 5

D. 3/2x +1 = 5/4x - 5

E.X=18

F.X=16

Answer 1

Answer:

number of shells Gracie have = 5 + ()x

number of shells nancy have = x + 1

then equate these two equations

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