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Math question!

Marta, a jeweler, has 78 ounces of gold. She needs
25 of an ounce for each pendant. How many pendants can she make? Show your thinking!

User Ethan G
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Answer:

3.12

Explanation:

if you are in an algebra class write the let statements x = number of pendants

25x = 78 (divide by 25 on both sides)

x = 3.12

if you are not in an algebra class then just divide 78 by 25

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