Question

Write an equation for the given statement and check is (- 9) the root of
the equation
“The teacher tells the class that the highest marks obtained by a student
in her class are twice the lowest marks plus 37. The highest score is 49.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the highest no. be = 2x +37

lowest no. = x

2x +37 +x= 49

3x +37=49

3x = 49-37

3x = 12

x= 12/3

x= 4