Question

Sarah has 6 more marbles than Jane. Two times Jane's plus 3 times Sarah's is 68. How many marbles does Jane have?

Answer 1

answer is 10

Explanation:

Answer 2

10

Explanation:

Construct the equation

Let S=Sarah J=Jane

S=J+6

2J+3S = 68

Using substitution you can get

3(J+6)+2J = 68

5J + 18 = 68

5J = 50

J= 10