yugurlmandy23 yugurlmandy23

29-08-2021
Mathematics

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There are 9 more pencils than pens in a container. There are 25 writing utensils in the container. How many pens are there in the container?

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christopherallen christopherallen

30-08-2021

Answer:

16

Step-by-step explanation:

n=pens

n+9=25

solve for n

n=16

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mightaswell56 mightaswell56

30-08-2021

Answer:

8 pens, 17 pencils

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number of pens be x.

x+9+x=25

2x=16

x=8

Lets check our work:

8+9+8= 25

There are 8 pens.

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