When the number of marbles Jill has is subtracted from 20, the result is the same as adding 16 to the number of marbles.

How many marbles does Jill have?

Is it 20 - x = x + 16 and how do I find x

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Eve Molina

27 September, 04:17

When the number of marbles Jill has is subtracted from 20, the result is the same as adding 16 to the number of marbles.

How many marbles does Jill have?

Is it 20 - x = x + 16 and how do I find x

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Jadyn Mcmillan · Answer 1

First, yes, it is 20 - x = x + 16. Now here's the calculation to get x:

20 - x = x + 16 | + x

20 = x + 16 + x =

20 = 2*x + 16 | - 16

20 - 16 = 2*x =

4 = 2*x | / 2

4 / 2 = x =

2 = x

Jill has two marbles.

When the number of marbles Jill has is subtracted from 20, the result is the same as adding 16 to the number of marbles.How many marbles does Jill have?Is it 20 - x = x + 16 and how do I find x

When the number of marbles Jill has is subtracted from 20, the result is the same as adding 16 to the number of marbles.

How many marbles does Jill have?

Is it 20 - x = x + 16 and how do I find x