SOLUTION: Stefan had some candy to give to his three children. He first took one piece for himself and then evenlydivided the rest among the children. Each child received two pieces. With

SOLUTION: Stefan had some candy to give to his three children. He first took one piece for himself and then evenlydivided the rest among the children. Each child received two pieces. With

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Question 160231: Stefan had some candy to give to his three children. He first took one piece for himself and then evenlydivided the rest among the children. Each child received two pieces. With how many pieces did he start?
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1+2*3=1+6=7 pieces of candy is what he started with.
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