SOLUTION: on monday, 342 students went on a trip to the zoo. all 7 buses were filled and 6 students had to travel in cars. how many students were in each bus?

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Question 988672: on monday, 342 students went on a trip to the zoo. all 7 buses were filled and 6 students had to travel in cars. how many students were in each bus?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = number of students on each bus
+342+%2F+x+=+7+%2B+6%2Fx+
+342+=+7x+%2B+6+
+7x+=+336+
+x+=+48+
48 students were on each bus
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check:
+7%2A48+=+336+
+336+%2B+6+=+342+
OK