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Select the equation that represents the problem. Let x represent the unknown number Ms. Evans bought 240 crayons for her class. The crayons came in packs of 12. How many packs did she buy? A. 12x = 240 B. 240 x = 12 C. 240 - x = 12 D. x = 12 = 240

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x represents the number of packs Ms. Evans bought.

1 pack has 12 crayons, then x packs have 12x crayons

She bought 240 crayons, then

12x = 240

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