The three boys in Josh’s family own a total of 28 games. The youngest, Kyle, has 8 games. Josh has four times as many games as his older brother, Marcus. How many games does Josh own?
The three boys in Josh’s family own a total of 28 games.
The youngest, Kyle, has 8 games. Josh has four times as many games as his older brother, Marcus.
How many games does Josh own?
J + M = 20
J = 4M
K = 8 (given)
J + M = 20
4M + M = 20
5M = 20
M = 4
J + M = 20
J + 4 = 20
J = 16
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