How many marbles does Jill have?

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anonymous · Answer

When the number of marbles Jill has is subtracted from 20, the result is the same as adding 16 to the number of marbles.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

@Abhisar @AnswerMyQuestions  @e.mccormick  @ganeshie8

anonymous · Answer

@abb0t

anonymous · Answer

I don't get it...

anonymous · Answer

I dont either

anonymous · Answer

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fibonaccichick666 · Answer

ok so, you need to set up an eq

fibonaccichick666 · Answer

how many marbles does jill have?

anonymous · Answer

How? can you give me an example?

anonymous · Answer

Nobody knows. So I guess you use a variable?

fibonaccichick666 · Answer

yes, pick a convenient variable

anonymous · Answer

X

fibonaccichick666 · Answer

so side note, I think there is a word missing or this si a multiple part question  "When the number of marbles Jill has is subtracted from 20, the result is the same as adding 16 to the number of marbles.[total?]"

anonymous · Answer

36. all you do is add the two numbers together XD

e.mccormick · Answer

@KatnissMallark No.

It is an equation.

When the number of marbles Jill has is subtracted from 20, so 20-x

the result is the same as, so =


adding 16 to the number of marbles. so x+16

20-x=x+16

Solve for x.  It is not 36.

anonymous · Answer

okay...