SOLUTION: One day, only 47 students came to practice . There were 5 students marching in the first row. How could the rest of the students be arranged to make equal rows? Explain.

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Question 840238: One day, only 47 students came to practice . There were 5 students marching in the first row. How could the rest of the students be arranged to make equal rows? Explain.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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That leaves 42 students. Look for factors of 42.
1 row of 42 students
2 rows of 21 students
3 rows of 14 students
6 rows of 7 students
7 rows of 6 students
etc.