after 4 apples were added to a sack, there were 3 times as many apples in the sack as before. how many apples were in the sack before the addition?

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anonymous · Answer

There was only one apple in it to begin with.

anonymous · Answer

why?

anonymous · Answer

2?

anonymous · Answer

2+4 = 6

6/3 = 2

so yea. 2. mental math :D

radar · Answer

Use algebra.  Let x = Original number of apples in sack
x + 4 = number of apples after 4 were added.
Now write the relationship that is given.
x + 4 = 3x
2x = 4
x = 2

radar · Answer

double check
original amount was 2
add 4 more getting 6
and 6 is three times 2    everything is good.

radar · Answer

@redpanda123 it is good to ask why!

anonymous · Answer

oh thank you