Stacey and Jeremy sent out 380 invitations They have received 127 responses. What does q represent in the equation 380- q = 127
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given:
380 invitations were sent
127 responses received
Representation:
380 - q = 127
Determine what does q represent in the equation.
Since it is stated that the total number of invitations sent were 380, and 127 responded to those invitations, q in the given representation means the number of people who did not responded from the invitation.
q = Number of people who did not respond.
We can solve the value of q, by transposing it on the other side of the equation, as well as 127. Note that when transposing a number, the sign always change.
380 - q = 127
q = 380 - 127
q = 253
253 people did not respond to the invitation.