SOLUTION: A pack of gum contains 5 Pieces. Phil had 7 packs of gum before he lost 2 pieces.How many pieces of gum does Phil have now 1)What is hidden question you need to answer before you

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Question 1146949: A pack of gum contains 5 Pieces. Phil had 7 packs of gum before he lost 2 pieces.How many pieces of gum does Phil have now
1)What is hidden question you need to answer before you can solve the problem.
2)Solve the problem.Complete the bar diagrams.show the equations you used.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39613)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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A pack of gum contains 5 Pieces. Phil had 7 packs of gum before he lost 2 pieces.How many pieces of gum does Phil have now?
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33 pieces

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