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Michelle made a bead necklace that was 14 inches long. The length of the necklace, in inches, is equal to 4 added to one-seventh the number of beads, b.

1/7b + 4 = 14

How many beads did Michelle use for her necklace?
70
17
35
700

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1/7b + 4 - 4 = 14 -4
1/7b /1/7 = 10/ 1/7
b = 70
ANSWER = 70 beads

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