16. Model with Math What must be the sum of

the two remaining numbers, x and y? Write an

equation to show how to find this sum.

The sum of the two remaining numbers, x and y = 60

Question:

The question isn't clear enough as some information have been omitted. Let's consider the following:

Model with Math. The average of six numbers is 18. If the average of four numbers is 12. What must be the sum of the two remaining numbers, x and y?

Write an equation to show how to find this sum.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mathematical models are applied to represent things in the real world in order to solve problems.

The formula we would use to solve this problem is an example of a mathematical model.

Types of mathematical model we can use include equations and graphs.

Using equations:

Average of six numbers = 18

Average of four of the numbers = 12

Total sum of the four numbers = 4*12 = 48

the two unknown numbers are x and y

Average of six numbers = (Sum of all 6 numbers) / 6

= (Total sum of four numbers + x + y) / 6

(48 + x + y) / 6 = 18

The equation that shows how to find the sum:

(1/6) (48 + x + y) = 18

48 + x + y = 18*6

48 + x + y = 108

x + y = 108-48

x+y = 60

The sum of the two remaining numbers, x and y = 60