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6 June, 13:07

Aliyah had some candy to give to her four children. She first took ten pieces for herself and then evenly divided the rest among her children. Each child received two pieces. With how many pieces did she start? Solve for x and write an algebraic equation

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  1. 6 June, 15:31
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    10+2x=y

    10+2 (4) = y

    10+8=y

    18=y

    She had 18 pieces of candy to start with.

    x=# of kids (4)

    y=total amount of candy
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