Question

the zoo has a limit on how many people are allowed in the giraffe exhibit at a time. there are 9 families with 3 people in each family and 7 zoo keepers. how many total people are in the exhibit?
x × 3 + 7
people
x = 9 × 3 + 7

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the number of family members

Multiply the number of families ($9$) by the number of people in each family ($3$): $9\times3 = 27$.

Step2: Calculate the total number of people

Add the number of zoo - keepers ($7$) to the number of family members. So, $27+7$.
$$27 + 7=34$$

Answer:

$34$