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Aliyah had some candy to give to her four children. She first took ten pieces for herself and then evenly divided the rest among her children. Each child received two pieces. With how many pieces did she start with?

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Answer: 18 pieces

Explanation:

If she took 10 pieces and then each child received 2 pieces and she has four children then

10+2+2+2+2=

10+8=

18

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