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Question 930159: I need help figuring out this word problem... (On Monday, 383 students went on a field trip to the zoo. All 9 buses were filled and 5 students had to travel in cars. How many students were on each bus?)
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = number on each bus
y = number traveling by car
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x:
383/9 = 42.5555555555
x = 42
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check result:
y:
383 - 42*9 = 5
y = 5
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answer:
x = number on each bus = 42
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