Question

Zane has twice the number of pieces of bubble

gum as Cody. Together, the boys have 42 pieces.
How many pieces of gum does Zane have?

!!!GRADE 4!!!

Answer 1

Answer: 28

Step-by-step explanation: 2x+x=42 (equation i used to solve for Cody)

2x+x=42 (add the similar elements)

3x=42

`(3x)/(3) =(42)/(3)` (divide both sides by 3)

x=14 (cody)

Zane has twice the amount so double 14 to get 28