SOLUTION: Kolton won 40 bouncy balls at the school carnival. He decided to give 2 to each of his friends and only had 8 left over. How many friends did Kolton share his prizes with?

SOLUTION: Kolton won 40 bouncy balls at the school carnival. He decided to give 2 to each of his friends and only had 8 left over. How many friends did Kolton share his prizes with?

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Question 1155413: Kolton won 40 bouncy balls at the school carnival. He decided to give 2 to each of his friends and only had 8 left over. How many friends did Kolton share his prizes with?
Answer by ikleyn(52879) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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