Concept explainers
To explain:
Variable for representing an unknown number and equation for describing the given situation.
Answer to Problem 20WE
Equation for describing the given situation is
Explanation of Solution
Explanations:
Let,
If lupe swims two fewer laps than Mary, then the number of laps of lupe is
If both added seven laps to their daily swims, then the sum of their laps is
Combine like terms,
If both added seven laps to their daily swims, then the sum of their laps is
Thus,
Therefore, the equation is
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