Answer: 40
Step-by-step explanation: first make the ratio into a fraction, 2/3
then make 24 into a fraction with the numerator as a variable and the denominator as 24, x/24
then cross multiply 2 and 24.
2x24=48
then divide 48 by 3, 16.
last add the number of lollipops to 16 and the answer is 40.
Given that: step 1

step 2: subtract 3x both side

Step 3: Add 18 both side:

Step 4: divide both side by 5

Step:6 The value of x is:
x=6
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