Heather won 45 lollipops playing nean bag toss at hwr schools game night. Later, she gave three to each of her friends. She only has 3 remaining. How many friends does she have?

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Nikhil Stevens

2 September, 22:56

Heather won 45 lollipops playing nean bag toss at hwr schools game night. Later, she gave three to each of her friends. She only has 3 remaining. How many friends does she have?

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Pablo Acevedo · Answer 1

Answer is 14

Solution:

Equation - 45/3x=3

Explanation - 45 is the beginning total and 3x is 3 for each friend (x) then 3 because there are 3 left in the end.

Solving the Equation - 45/3x=3

•3x. •3x

Equals 45=3x+3

-3. - 3

Equals 42=3x

42/3 equals 14