Answer:
Please, see below:Step-by-step explanation:
Given that :
Total number of tomatoes = 496
Number of tomatoes Peter received = x
Number of tomatoes Gem received = x + 16
Number of tomatoes Tom received = 3x
A)
according to the question,
Total number of tomatoes = x + (x + 16) + 3x = 5x +16.
B)
Equation:
5x + 16 = 496
5x = 480
C) for the value of x
x = 480/5 = 96
x = 96