If he gives ALL of the cookies away..
3 5/6 = 6/6 + 6/6 + 6/6 + 5/6
6+6+6+5 = 23
Paul has 23 friends. (if he takes 1/6, then he has 22)
hope this helps
Hey there!
Basically it wants you to add 3 and 8 from each other, what ever the answer to that part, you multiply the result by 9
Here this is what i meant

Or you could do this method too!

They both give you the result of 
So, I am assuming your expression would look like this: 
Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!
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<span>42x1176
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5
that is the anwser
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