SOLUTION: Miriam and Betty Buy a total of 42 stamps. Miriam bought 6 more stamps then Betty. How Many stamps did Miriam buy
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Question 374510: Miriam and Betty Buy a total of 42 stamps. Miriam bought 6 more stamps then Betty. How Many stamps did Miriam buy
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X+X+6=42
2X=42-6
2X=36
X=18 STAMPS BOUGHT BY BETTY.
18+6=24 STAMPS BOUGHT BY MIRIAM.
PROOF:
18+24=42
42=42
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