Question

Can someone help me solve this equation?

Answer 1

one bag contains x pencils

5 bags contain 5x pencils

after adding 3 pencils to each bag

total no of pencils = 5(x+3)

According to question,

5(x+3)=45

x+3=45/5

x+3=9

x=6

one bag contained 6 pencils before adding

Answer 2

B is correct. x = 6

Explanation:

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