Let n = the number of packs that Nan bought. One pack contains 6 jacks, so n packs will have 6n jacks. Since Nan already had 7 jacks, the equation is:
7 + 6n = 55
Subtract 7 from both sides:
6n = 48
Can you finish it from here?
Raelyn T.
asked • 11/06/14nan had 7 jacks. then she bought some packs with 6 jacks in each pack. nan now has 55 jacks. how many packs did she buy?
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Raelyn T.
11/06/14