SOLUTION: chris, chad and cody share some stamps in the ratio 4:5:6. when chris receives 8 stamps from cody, they both had the same number of stamps. how many stamps does cody have?

Question 987470: chris, chad and cody share some stamps in the ratio 4:5:6. when chris receives 8 stamps from cody, they both had the same number of stamps. how many stamps does cody have?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
chris, chad and cody share some stamps in the ratio 4:5:6. when chris receives 8 stamps from cody, they both had the same number of stamps. how many stamps does cody have?
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chris has 4x
chad has 5x
cody has 6x
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Equation:
4x+8 = 6x-8
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2x = 16
x = 8
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chris has 4*8 = 32
chad has 5*8 = 40
cody has 6*8 = 48
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cheers,
Stan H.
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