Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

6

Explanation:

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