Problema Solution
Harry shared 45 marbles with his cousin and his friend. Harry gave his cousin 6 more than his friend while harry took 3 more than his cousin. How many marbles did each person get?
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let
x = the number of marbles Harry gave to his friend
x + 6 = the number of marbles Harry gave to his cousin
x + 6 + 3 = x + 9 the number of marbles that Harry took
Harry shared 45 marbles with his cousin and his friend:
x + x + 6 + x + 9 = 45
by solving we find:
x = 10 marbles
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Harry's friend took 10 marbles.
Harry's cousin took 16 marbles.
Harry took 19 marbles.