Question

pedro has 6 packs of gum with p pieces in each pack he had a total of 72 pieces of gum decide whether each equation represents the situation select true or false

Answer 1

Answer:

$6p = 72$ --- The equation

The solution is 12 packs i.e. p = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

No options given. So, I will solve generally.

Given

$Packs = 6$

$Quantity = p$ per pack

$Total = 72$

Required

Determine the equation

This is calculated using:

$Packs * Quantity = Total$

$6 * p = 72$

$6p = 72$

Divide both sides by 6

$p = 12$