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sumalee won 40 bouncy balls playing horseshoes at her schools game night.later she gave two to each friend she only has 8 remaining how many friends does she have.

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the answer to the question is 22
User Ivar
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2 x + 8 = 40

2x = 40 - 8

2x = 32

x = 32 / 2

x = 16 friends

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