A Midwestern music competition awarded 35 ribbons. The number of blue ribbons awarded was 3 less than the number of white ribbons. The number of red ribbons was 2 more than the number of white ribbons.

How many of each kind of ribbon was awarded?

- White ribbons: ?
- Blue ribbons: ?
- Red ribbons: ?

35 total ribbons
x = white ribbons x-3 = blue ribbons x+2 = red ribbons
35= x+x-3+x+2 35= 3x -1 36 =3x 12 = x 12 white ribbons 9 blue ribbons 14 red ribbons
12+14+9 = 35

Answered by sc8688 | 2024-06-10

White 12 Blue 9 Red 14 I did it without paper so I'm not sure but it works :D

Answered by patriciazhuo | 2024-06-10

The music competition awarded a total of 35 ribbons consisting of 12 white ribbons, 9 blue ribbons, and 14 red ribbons. This was determined by setting up an equation based on the relationships between the different types of ribbons. Verifying the sum confirms the accuracy of the solution.
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Answered by sc8688 | 2024-10-01