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Geraldo has 3 fewer marbles then yan. Together, they have 21 marbles. Which represents this situation ?

User Ali Seymen
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Answer:

Yan has 12 marbles and Geraldo has 9

Explanation:

Because 12 + 9 =21 and 9 is 3 less than 12.

User Andrei Olar
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

X = number of Yan's marbles. x-3 = number of Geraldo's marbles

annswer: x + (x - 3) = 21

hopes this helps :)

User Rod Rob
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