A + 3 circle = 6 circles
A + B = 9 circles
B + C = A + 5 circles
- A = _____ circles
- B = _____ circles
- C = _____ circles
A + 3 circle = 6 circles --- (1)
A + B = 9 circles --- (2)
B + C = A + 5 circles --- (3)
(a)
From (1)
A + 3 circle = 6 circles
A = 6 circles - 3 circle
A = 3 circles
(b)
Substitute A = 3 circles into (2).
A + B = 9 circles
3 circles + B = 9 circles
B = 9 circles - 3 circles
B = 6 circles
(c)
Substitute A = 3 circles and B = 6 circles into (3).
B + C = A + 5 circles
6 circles + C = 3 circles + 5 circles
6 circles + C = 8 circles
C = 8 circles - 6 circles
C = 2 circles
Answer(s): (a) 3; (b) 6; (c) 2