Chapter SH, Problem 14.1MPS

To determine

Write and solve the polynomial expression for total number of dollars raised by three students.

Answer to Problem 14.1MPS

Polynomial expression for total number of dollars raised by three students is $x+3x+15$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Dollars raised by F = $x$

Dollars raised by M = $3x$

Dollars raised by O = $\$15$

Calculations:

Here, we have to write a polynomial equation for given condition.

We has to calculate total number of dollars raised by three students.

For this, we have to add all three elements.

  $x+3x+15$

Simplifying equation, we get

  $\begin{array}{l}x+3x+15=0\\ 0=4x+15\\ 4x=15\\ x=\frac{15}{4}=3.75\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Therefore, we are able to write and simplify a polynomial expression.