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Forty-eight pounds of sand are used to fill 12 bags. Miranda uses the five-step problem-solving plan. After completing the Solve step, how many pounds of sand should she find each bag will hold? 12x=48 solve for x Enter you answer in the box.

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Solve for 12x = 48

12x/12 = 48/12

x = 4 lb. of sand

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