Well you need an equation because how many friends were at the party? x*12x10=w thats your equation or however you want to put it. the letters are your variables
Hello there!
2x - 7 = 3
Solve for x
2x = 3 + 7
2x = 10
x = 10/2
x = 5
Therefore, the number of x in the equation is 5
Let me know if you have additional question!
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