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One third of a bird's eggs hatched if 2 eggs hatched how many eggs did the bird lay​

User Jitm
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Answer:

Explanation:

Let the number of eggs layed be x

1/3x + 2 = x

Multiply each term by 3

x + 6 = 3x

6 = 3x - x

6 = 2x

x = 6/2

x = 3

User Matt Lo
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Answer:

6

Explanation:

**6** (total) / **3** (a third) **=2** (how many eggs hatched)

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