Use the Given Information to Write an Equation

question 178

Multiple Choice

Use the given information to write an equation. Let x represent the number described in the exercise. Then solve the
equation and find the number.
-If 251 is added to a number, the result is 484.

• A) 251 + x = 484; 233
• B) 251 + x = 484; -735
• C) x - 251 = 484; 735
• D) x + 251 = 484; -233

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Definitions:

Frequent Famines

Periods of extreme scarcity of food occurring more often than usual in a given area, leading to widespread hunger and malnutrition.

Forced Vomiting

The act of deliberately inducing vomiting, often as a symptom of an eating disorder.

Bulimia

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging, such as vomiting or using laxatives, to prevent weight gain.

Overweight

Having more body fat than is optimally healthy, often defined as a body mass index (BMI) over the normal range.