Mathematics is an essential part of everyday life. Solving equations and understanding relationships between variables can help us in real-world scenarios. This article will analyze a simple algebraic problem involving a turtle and a rock.

Breaking Down the Problem

We are given two scenarios to determine the height of a turtle. Let’s define our variables:

H represents the height of the rock.
T represents the height of the turtle.

Given Information

When the turtle is standing beside the rock, the height of the rock is given by: H = 200 + T


When the turtle is placed on top of the rock, the total height is: H + T = 230

Solving for T

Now, we substitute the first equation into the second equation:

(200 + T) + T =  230

Simplifying the equation:

200 + 2T = 230

2T = 230 – 200

T = 30/2 = 15 cm

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Prasad
Prasad
9 hours ago

Assume – Rock height = a, Turtle height = b

Given = a-b = 200 & a+b = 230

Solving —
(a-b)+(a+b) = (200+230)
2a = 430
a = 430/2 = 215
Hence turtle height = a-b = 215-200 = 15
Mountain + Turtle = 215+15 = 230.

Prasad
Prasad
9 hours ago

This analysis of problem solving & the Answer is not correct.

Gonzalo
Gonzalo
11 hours ago

El resultado está errado, la altura de la tortuga es 15 cm.
The answer is wrong, the turolense height is 15 cm.

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