Problema Solution

Eric's mother wanted him to do R chores. Eric did 3 times R chores plus 5 more chores. AT the end of the day, Eric completed 23 chores. Find R.

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total chores = 3R + 5 = 23

=> 3R = 23 -5

=> 3R = 18

=> R = 18/3

=> R = 6

 

Eric's mother wanted him to do 6 chores