SOLUTION: Together, Alex and Mimi ate 12 pieces of chocolate. Alex ate twice as much as Mimi. How many pieces did Alex eat?
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Question 871980: Together, Alex and Mimi ate 12 pieces of chocolate. Alex ate twice as much as Mimi. How many pieces did Alex eat?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + 2x = 12
3x = 12
x = 4, Mimi ate. Alex ate 8 pieces
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