Matthew T.
asked 10/15/18Tina had 3 times as many ribbons as stickers. After giving away 43 ribbons, she had twice as many ribbons as stickers left. How many ribbons and stickers did she have altogether at first
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Patrick B. answered 07/23/19
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R = 3S
R-43 = 2S
3S - 43 = 2S
S - 43 = 0
S = 43
129 ribbons and 43 stickers
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Matthew T.
Please help with this!😀10/15/18