Question

Ming won 121 lollipops playing

basketball at her school's game night.
Later, she gave four to each of her friends.
She only has 9 remaining. How many
friends does she have? Pls give me an equation and your work

Answer 1

28 friends

Explanation:

121 lollipops minus the 9 that are remaining --> 121 - 9 = 112

divide 112 by the four that she gave to her friends --> 112 /4 = 28

therefore, Ming had 28 friends...lucky lol

Answer 2

28

Explanation:

121 lollipops - 4 lollipops per friend = 9 lollipops remaining

x = number of friends

121 - 4x = 9

-4x = -112

x = 28