May has 10 fewer marbles than Albert May has 5 more marbles than Jenny Albert gives 4 marbles to Jenny May gives antoher 6 marbles to Jenny Jenny has 13 marbles now how much may and ablert have at first

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May has 10 fewer marbles than Albert  May has 5 more marbles than Jenny  Albert gives 4 marbles to Jenny  May gives antoher 6 marbles to Jenny  Jenny has 13 marbles now  how much may and ablert  have at first

primeralph · Answer

M = A-10
M = 5+J
A-->A-4, M-->M-6; while J-->J+4+6 = 13

Originally, J = 13-10 = 3.
M = 5+3 = 8.
A = 10+M = 18.

anonymous · Answer

This is exactly the answer we got and my son's teacher said it incorrect.

primeralph · Answer

That's the answer to the problem; unless some information is missing.