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Allen bought 5 more golf balls than Mabel. Together Allen and Mabel bought 17 golf balls.  How many golf balls did Mabel buy? 

Please help me as fast as you can. Thanks in advance!!!

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6 more golf balls then allen
User Vimal Trivedi
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Mabel bought 6 more golf balls then Allen


Work:

Step 1: 17 - 5 = 12

Step 2: 12 divided by 2 = 6


Hope this helps!


User Richard Linares
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