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How many coins are in one pouch? Post the strategies you used to find the other number of coins in one pouch.

How many coins are in one pouch? Post the strategies you used to find the other number-example-1
User Tarmil
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Answer:

6

Explanation:

First, make an equation out of this diagram. Replace the coin pouches with the variable of x, and replace the number of coins with numerical values. You get the equation 2x + 21 = 5x + 3. Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x + 18 = 5x. Then, subtract 2x from both sides to get 3x = 18. Divide both sides by 3 to get 6 coins per pouch.

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