Question

Set up an equation to this word problem and solve for the variable. Juan is selling roses for $3 a piece. If he made $51, how many roses did Juan sell? Instructions

Answer 1

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Set up an equation to this word problem and solve for the variable. Juan is selling roses for $3 a piece. If he made $51, how many roses did Juan sell? Instructions

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how many roses did Juan sell

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Let the number of roses sold be x

According to question

1 rose = 3$

x rose = 51 $

$\\ \large 51 \div 3 \\ \\ \huge \red{= 17 }\\ \\ \large \: \therefore \: juan \: sold \: \\ \large \: 17 \: \: roses$

Answer 2

Answer:

Juan sold 17 roses

Step-by-step explanation:

1 rose = $3

1. You can do:

    $51 / $3 in order to find how many roses Juan sold

$51 divided $3 is equal to 17

2. Doublecheck

   You can do 3 x 17 which will give you 51.

This answer is correct.

     Juan sold 17 roses.