This spring it rained a total of 11.5inches. This was 3 inches less than the last spring.Write and solve an equation to find the amount of rain last season

Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Given : 

Total rain this spring = 11.5 inches

Now, it is given that the rain this spring is 3 inches less than the last spring.

So, let the rain last spring be x

Then, according to question, 

x - 3 = 11.5 

x = 11.5 + 3

x = 14.5 inches

 

Hence, the amount of rain last season is 14.5 inches.