jeremybrandi1124
jeremybrandi1124 jeremybrandi1124
  • 07-11-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

Jack's mother gave him 50 chocolates to give to his friends at his birthday party. He gave 3 chocolates to each of his friends and still had 2 chocolates left.

Respuesta :

orange40
orange40 orange40
  • 07-11-2018

50 = 3x + 2

50 - 2 = 3x

48 = 3x

48/3 = 3x/3

16 = x


Jack has 16 friends.

Answer Link
cl24leeperc cl24leeperc
  • 07-11-2018

He had 16 friends at his birthday because 3x16=48

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

mariko walks into her dark room to pull socks out of the dresser if she has 5 pairs of white socks 3 pairs of blue socks and 4 pairs of pink socks that are sing
what is an important element in a hyperbole??
Which of the style guides is most focused on professionals who are writing articles for publication? a) MLA b) APA c) Chicago
What is z2+z+4z3+4z2?
Which statement best reflects the relationship between communism and religious faith in Eastern Europe? a) Communism encouraged the spread of religious devotion
If the root micro- means "small," which word means "a small, representative world"? microcopy microcosm microhabitat
What is Justinian favorite hobbies and books?
A small creek runs through a mature forest, keeping the soil around the creek damp all year. A variety of ferns and several flowering plants thrive in this shad
The Boston Tea Party What would have happened if the colonists gave in to the British?
What was oligarchy? Please explain.