Kim and Joan read 30 books in total. Kim read 6 books more than Joan. How many books does Joan read?

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Dpsthree · Answer 1 · 2023-07-02T07:38:36+0000

Answer:

12 books

Explanation:

x = joan

x + 6 = kim

x + x + 6 = 30

2x + 6 = 30

2x = 24

x = 12

joan read 12 books

(12) + 6 = 18

kim read 18 books