Homework Help: Math

Posted by Dena on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 7:53pm.

Leo has 8 more markers than colored pencils. He has a total of 32 markers and colored pencils. How many of each kind does he have?

Math - Ms. Sue, Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 8:04pm
Let x = colored pencils.

x + x + 8 = 32

2x = 32 - 8

2x = 24

x = 12

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