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Jordan has
4
5
as many DVDs as Joseph. If Jordan has 56 DVDs, then how many does Joseph have?
What is it?
To solve this problem, we can set up an algebraic equation.
Let's say Joseph has x DVDs.
According to the given information, Jordan has 45 as many DVDs as Joseph, which can be represented as:
Jordan = Joseph + 45
We are also given that Jordan has 56 DVDs. Substituting this value into our equation, we have:
56 = x + 45
Now, we can solve for x by subtracting 45 from both sides:
56 - 45 = x + 45 - 45
11 = x
Therefore, Joseph has 11 DVDs.