Answered: Johnny has 54 apples and 89 grapes. He…

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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Johnny has 54 apples and 89 grapes. He gives half of his apples to Samantha, who already had 5. Then he gave all of his remaining apples left to his mom to make apple pie. It takes 8 apples to make apple pie. Johnny's mom has made 7 apple pies, then she gives the rest to Johnny. He then takes half to his other friend Jemmy, who gives to have her mom make apple pie. Jemmies mom makes 2 apple pies. Jemmy takes the remaining apples to Johnny's house, along with 5 more. How much apples does Johnny have?

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