QuestionBert made 3 batches of sauce using 24 ounces total, reducing hot sauce by 2 ounces per batch. Find : usual amount per batch.
Which equation to use?
What is ? Answer in ounces.
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. Bert made3 batches of wing sauce. He reduced the amount of hot sauce in each batch by ounces3. He used a total of24 ounces of hot sauce4. We are looking for , the original amount of hot sauce used in each batch
STEP 2
We need to set up an equation to find . Since Bert made batches, and he reduced the amount of hot sauce in each batch by2 ounces, we can use the equation
STEP 3
Now we need to solve for . First, distribute the3 to both terms inside the parentheses.
STEP 4
Next, add6 to both sides of the equation to isolate on one side.
STEP 5
Calculate the right side of the equation.
STEP 6
Finally, divide both sides of the equation by3 to solve for .
STEP 7
Calculate the value of .
Bert's uncle usually puts10 ounces of hot sauce in each batch of spicy wing sauce.
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