MiguelRodriguez2009 MiguelRodriguez2009
  • 12-06-2022
  • Mathematics
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Can someone help me solve this equation?

Can someone help me solve this equation class=

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sankalpg234 sankalpg234
  • 12-06-2022

one bag contains x pencils

5 bags contain 5x pencils

after adding 3 pencils to each bag

total no of pencils = 5(x+3)

According to question,

5(x+3)=45

x+3=45/5

x+3=9

x=6

one bag contained 6 pencils before adding

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rspill6
rspill6 rspill6
  • 12-06-2022

Answer:

B is correct.  x = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

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