SOLUTION: Deshawn had some candy to give to his 4 children. He first took six pieces for himself and then evenly divided the rest among his children. Each child received two pieces.
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Question 1012526: Deshawn had some candy to give to his 4 children. He first took six pieces for himself and then evenly divided the rest among his children. Each child received two pieces.
Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4*2 + 6 = 14 pieces is what he started with...if that is what you wanted...
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