3 years ago

15) Perry had some candy to give to his five

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2 answers:

matrenka [14]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let 'x' = pieces of candy at start

(x-3)/5 = 3

cross-multiply:

x - 3 = 15

x = 18

EleoNora [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

5 kids times 3 pieces each = 15 and then add the 3 that the dad got.

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