Math Word Problem Grade 6

[Steven G]

[math]B-18(40)=120[/math][math]840-720 =120[/math]

Yes, it is correct what you wrote. Good!
However you have to check the other equation as well!
(SK: are you ok today??)

Suppose you found t=50 (not 40).
B-18(50)=0
Well 900 -18(50) = 0
Then B = 900 and not 840? What is going on?

You tell me who is correct and why?

 

[eddy2017]

Yes, it is correct what you wrote. Good!
However you have to check the other equation as well!
(SK: are you ok today??)

Suppose you found t=50 (not 40).
B-18(50)=0
Well 900 -18(50) = 0
Then B = 900 and not 840? What is going on?

You tell me who is correct and why?

You mean the equation I set up for A?.
Okay never slow for a try.
A-24t=0
960-24(40)=0
960-960=0
Albert is broke, Steve and he told me he was thinking about putting the arm on you! Lol