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Heather, Deon, and Ali served a total of 106 orders. Deon served 4 times as many as Ali. Heather served 10 more orders then Ali. How many orders did they each serve.

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Ali reserved 16 orders, Deon served 64 orders and Heather served26 ordersStep-by-step explanation:The given is:1. Heather, Deon, and Ali served a total of 106 orders2. Deon served 4 times as many as Ali3. Heather served 10 more orders then AliWe need to find each one served how many ordersAssume that Ali served x orders∵ Ali served x orders∵ Deon served 4 times as many as Ali∴ Deon served 4 x orders∵ Heather served 10 more orders then Ali∴ Heather served x + 10 orders∵ They served a total 106 orders- Equate the sum of their orders by 106∴ x + 4 x + x + 10 = 106- Add like terms in the left hand side∴ 6 x + 10 = 106- Subtract 10 from both sides∴ 6 x = 96- Divide both sides by 6∴ x = 16∵ x represents Ali orders∴ Ali served 16 orders∵ 4 x represents Deon orders∴ Deon served = 4(16) = 64 orders∵ x + 10 represents Heather orders∴ Heather served = 16 + 10 = 26 ordersAli reserved 16 orders, Deon served 64 orders and Heather served26 ordersLearn more:You can learn more about word problems in brainly.com/question/317601#LearnwithBrinaly