Arthur D. answered • 09/08/15
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x=# of pieces of fruit
x+21=4x
21=4x-x
21=3x
x=7
add 21 to 7 to get 28 which is 4*7
Davis O.
asked • 09/08/15After 21 fruits were added to the basket, there were 4 times as many fruits as before. How many fruits were in the basket before the addition?
After 21 fruits were added to the basket, there were 4 times as many fruits as before. How many fruits were in the basket before the addition?
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