Problema Solution
Mr.Briggs Divided a bag of 32 Chocolate candies Between 2 Students.The First Student Received 3 Pieces of Candy For Every 5 Pieces That the second student received. How many candies did each student receive?
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let
x = the number of candies the first student received
y = the number of candies the second student received
Mr.Briggs Divided a bag of 32 Chocolate candies Between 2 Students
x + y = 32
The First Student Received 3 Pieces of Candy For Every 5 Pieces That the second student received
x : y = 3 : 5
5x = 3y
by solving the system of equations
x + y = 32
5x = 3y
we find
x = 12 candies that the first student received
y = 20 candies that the second student received
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