julie started with 20 pieces of gum and gave away x pieces. Karen started with 35 pieces of gum and gave away twice as many as j

Question

4 years ago

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ulie did. How many pieces of gum did julie give away if they had the same number of pieces of gum?

1 answer:

liq [111] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-20T18:01:02+03:00

liq [111]4 years ago

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Answer:

15

Step-by-step explanation:

If you replace each answer choice with the varibale, (x) then 15 would be the only choice that fits properly.

Equation:

20-x = 35-(2x)

when replacing 15 with x this is your new equation...

20-15 = 35-(2x15)

5 = 35-30

5=5