Write an Equation to Represent the Problem

question 75

Multiple Choice

Write an equation to represent the problem.
-Markus Lawson is 4 years older than three times Pam Lincoln's age. The sum of their ages is 73. Let a represent Pam's age.

• A) a + (3a - 4) = 73
• B) a + (3a + 4) = 73
• C) a - (3a + 4) = 73
• D) a + (a + 34) = 73

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Definitions:

Quantities Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to buy at a given price over a specified period.

$5.00

A monetary value equivalent to five dollars.

Equilibrium Price

The price in the market where the amount of goods being offered matches the amount of goods people want to buy.

Increase

A situation where there is a rise in magnitude, quantity, or degree.