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Penny is selling candles for $3 each at a fundraiser.

If she starts selling with $4 to help her make change, how many candles, x, will she
have to sell to end up with $19?

Penny is selling candles for $3 each at a fundraiser. If she starts selling with $4 to-example-1
User Emanresu
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Answer: x=5

Step-by-step explanation: Based on the given conditions formulate:: 4+3
xx=19

Rearrange variables to the left side of the equation: 3x=19-4

Calculate the sum or difference: 3x=15

Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of the variable: x=
15/3

Cross out the common factor: x=5

User Akyidrian
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3x + 4 = 19
Subtract 4 from both sides

3x=15
Divided by 3 on both sides

X= 5

She needs to sell 5 candles to end up with $19
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