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For the following problems, write an equation

 

using a different variable (let- ter/symbol) for each problem – and then solve the equation for your variable.

 

 

4) Beth had 7 times as many sheep as Aurora, and both together had 608. How many sheep did each have?

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  x+y=608 1) x=7y 2)

7y+y=608

8y=608/8=76

7y=7(76)=532

Beth has 532 and Aurora has 76 sheep

 Mar 16, 2021

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