Question

Jessie has 8 more pencils than Dylan. Together they have a total of 18 pencils. How many pencils did Dylan have?

Options:
A. 5
B. 8
C. 13

(NOT 10)​

Answer 1

C.) 13

Step-by-step explanation:

So, I'm going to break this down to the three sentences. If you look at the key words in each sentence, grammatically the last one stands out.

In the first sentence it is saying Jessie HAS 8 more pencils than Dylan

In the second sentence it is saying Together they HAVE a total of 18 pencils

In the third sentence it is asking How many pencils DID Dylan have

The word MORE implies in addition to. And this very well could mean at least. I believe the answer is 13.

Saying Dylan had 5 pencils (+ J's 8), would be 13

Saying Dylan had 8 pencils (+J's 8), would be 16

Both of which are not AT LEAST 18

Saying Dylan had 13 pencils (+J's 8), would be 21

If 10 is incorrect, your answer should be 13

Answer 2

Dylan has 5

Explanation:

jessie 8+x

‘Dylan x

so

8+x+x=18

2x=10

x=5

jessie has 13

dylan has 5