Question

The table below shows Emma's scores in a spelling competition having 3 rounds. Positive points are given for every correct spelling while negative points are given for every incorrect spelling. The table below shows Emma's scores in the competition.

Round Score
Round 1 ?
Round 2. −4
Round 3 3
Final score 7
Find Emma’s score in Round 1.

Answer 1

Answer:

Let Round 1 = x

so (round 1+ round 2+ round 3) = Final score

=> x + (-4) + 3 = 7

=> x - 4 + 3 = 7

=> x = 7 + 4 -3

=> x = 11 - 3

=> x = 8

Round 1 = 8

Answer 2

Answer:

Emma's score in Round 1 is 8

Step-by-step explanation:

=> x + (-4) + 3 = 7

=> x - 4 + 3 = 7

=> x = 7 + 4 -3

=> x = 11 - 3

=> x = 8