Question

At the beach, Nardia collected triple the number of seashells that Pierre did. Together, they collected 52 seashells. Which equations represents p, the number of seashells that Pierre collected.

3 p + p = 52
3 + p = 52
52 + p = 3 p
52 + p = 3

Answer 1

a

Explanation:

Answer 2

A

Explanation:

p = Pierre shells

Nardia shells = 3p

3p + p = 52