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2 June, 07:22

Which equation represents this problem?

During a basketball game, Rea scores two less than five times the number of goals that Ben scores. Rea scores 18 goals. How many goals does Ben score?

Let b = the number of goals Ben scores.

b-2=18b-2=18

b-5=18b-5=18

2b-5=182b-5=18

5b-2=18

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  1. 2 June, 07:36
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    5b-2=18, This is correct because you have to take 5 times Ben's number of goals, subtract 2 and that equals Rea's goals, 18.
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