SOLUTION: There are 3 red marbles for every blue one in a box. If there are a
total of 48 marbles in the box, how many blue marbles are in the box?
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Question 873382: There are 3 red marbles for every blue one in a box. If there are a
total of 48 marbles in the box, how many blue marbles are in the box?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x + x = 48
4x = 48
x = 12
36R, 12B
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