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for every 5 coins Carmen gets, she gives her brother Frankis 2 coins. If Carmen gets 9 coins, how many do her brother have?

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The answer is 6.
The 2 coins that Frankis get multiply by 3
User Little
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Answer:

6 coins

Explanation:

For every 5 coins Carmen recieves, she gives off 2 to her brother, leaving her with 3 coins, 3x3=9, 2x3=6

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