Samuel and Thomas had a total of 98 cubes. Each of them used the same number of cubes to make a toy. Samuel used 1/2 of his cubes and Thomas used 2/3 of his cubes. How many cubes did Samuel have at first?

Samuel and Thomas had a total of 98 cubes. Each of them used the same number of cubes to make a toy. Samuel used 1/2 of his cubes and Thomas used 2/3 of his cubes. How many cubes did Samuel have at first?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter5: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section5.1: Solve Systems Of Equations By Graphing

Problem 5.23TI: Manny is making 12 quarts of orange juice from concentrate and water. The number of quarts of water...

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