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Jake has 3 1/2 hours before bedtime. He must spend 2 hours doing homework. The rest of his time will be spent doing puzzles. It takes jake 1/2 hour to complete each puzzle. Which equation models the number of puzzles, p, jake can complete before bedtime?

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Answer:

3 1/2 puzzles

Explanation:

User Rahmat
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3 1/2 = 1/2*p-2

Explanation: p is number of puzzles
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