Question

During a walkathon, Team A walked a total of 6x+12 miles and Team B walks a total of 4x-7 miles. What is the difference in miles between the two teams?

A) 2x-5
B) 2x+5
C)2x-19
D)2x+19

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Answer 1

The right answer is Option D.

Step-by-step explanation:

Distance of Team A = 6x+12

Distance of Team B = 4x-7

Difference between two teams means subtraction, therefore, subtracting the distance of Team B from Team A;

$(6x+12)-(4x-7)\\6x+12-4x+7$

Combining alike terms;

$6x-4x+12+7\\2x+19$

The difference between two teams is 2x+19.

The right answer is Option D.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Distance of Team A = 6x+12

Distance of Team B = 4x-7

Combining alike terms;

6x-4x+12+7

6x-4x=2x

12+7=19

2x+19

The difference between two teams is 2x+19.

The right answer is Option D.