Question

Had x color pencils in her box and shares them equally with her friend, Talia. Her brother gives her 2 more color pencils. Janet now has 6 pencils in her box. How many color pencils did Janet originally have?

Answer 1

4 because

X=(6-2):2= 4:2= 2 color pencils for Janet and 2 color pencils for Talia= originally 4 pencils

Answer 2

Answer:Janet had originally 4 colored pencils.



Explanation: 4x + 2 = 6 I think that’s the equation but I know 4 is right because 6 minus the 2 he gave Janet equals the starting amount.