Q37. - Algebra 1

Question

In 1997, there were 3344 amusement parks and arcades. This decreased by 148 by 2002. Write and evaluate an expression to find the number of amusement parks and arcades in 2002.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The total number of amusement parks and arcades in 2002 is 3196.

Step 1. Given information.

In 1997, there were 3344 amusement parks and arcades. This decreased by 148 by 2002.

Step 2. Define the variables.

Consider the number of amusement parks and arcades in 1997 be x.

Let the number of amusement parks and arcades in 2002 be n.

Step 3. Write the equation.

The equation that represents the number of amusement parks and arcades in 2002 is:

$n=x-148$

Step 4. Solve the equation.

Substitute 3344 for $x$ in the equation $n=x-148$.

$\begin{array}{l}n=x-148\\ =3344-148\\ =3196\end{array}$

Therefore, the number of amusement parks and arcades in 2002 is 3196.