SOLUTION: How do I write an Equation for this problem? "David's dad baked a batch of cookies. David's mom put 6 cookies in her lunch and then David took 1/3 of what was left for his lunch.

Question 1059696: How do I write an Equation for this problem?
"David's dad baked a batch of cookies. David's mom put 6 cookies in her lunch and then David took 1/3 of what was left for his lunch. His friends were impressed that he had 8 cookies in his lunch. How many cookies did David's dad make?"

Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = number of cookies
David's dad made
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David took cookies

His dad made 30 cookies

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