Eljoenai A.

asked • 11/14/22

Algebra Questions Word Problem

At class meeting Jeff, Chad and Lane ate a total of 254 marshmallows in the marshmallow-eating content. Jeff won by eating 7 more marshmallows than Chad, who ate 5 more than Lane. How many marshmallows did Jeff eat.

I need a detailed answer. I know the equation is x+12+x+5+x=254

I don't understand the 12

I know 5+7 is 12 but how do I know Jeff eats x+12 marshmallows

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