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Question 940912: What is an example of a word problem that has an equation that is as follows:
($60 + $3 - $15) divided by $4 = X
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
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John's dad gave him $60 for his birthday.  His brother gave him $3.
Then John bought a DVD for $15.  How many boxes of girl scout cookies
can he buy with his remaining money if each box costs $4 each?

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Edwin