Yes. This is true because 4 subtracted from 8 is 8-4=4. The value you get from subtracting 4 from 8 equals the same value you would get if you were to take the value of 2 and square it. Both equal 4.
The 3 lbs of candy is irrelevant, so we can discard that. All you need to do is divide 147 by 26, which is 5.65 pieces of candy. Each student will get 5 pieces, with a few left over.
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Define x :
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Let the smallest number be x.
The other two numbers will be x+1 and x+2.
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Construct equation :
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The sum of all 3 numbers is 78
⇒ x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 78
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Solve x :
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x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 78
3x + 3 = 78
3x = 78 - 3
3x = 75
x = 25
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Answer: Smallest number = 25
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Answer:
3/1
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Answer:
x=11
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