Question

th grade math-karner-s
5-2: mathxl for school: additional practice
5.2.ap-5
henry hit 3 more than half as many home runs as jack hit last season. henry hit a total of 8 home
a. write an equation you could use to find the number of home runs x that jack hit last season.
b. solve your equation to find the number of home runs x that jack hit last season.
a. (\frac{1}{2}x - 3 = 8)
b. (2x + 3 = 8)
c. (\frac{1}{2}x + 3 = 8)
d. (2x - 3 = 8)
b. jack hit (square) home run(s) last season.
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify the correct equation

From part (a), the correct equation is \(\frac{1}{2}x + 3=8\) (option C).

Step2: Solve the equation for \(x\)

Subtract 3 from both sides: \(\frac{1}{2}x+3 - 3=8 - 3\)
Simplify: \(\frac{1}{2}x = 5\)
Multiply both sides by 2: \(\frac{1}{2}x\times2=5\times2\)
Simplify: \(x = 10\)

Answer:

10