Question

You have 36 apples to share with your friends. If each friend gets exactly 2 apples, which equation could you use to solve for the number of friends, nn?

A)n/2=36

B) 2n=36

C) 36n=2

D)36×2=n​

Answer 1

Since there are 36 apples

There are n friends

Since each friend gets 2 apples.

So, n friends get apples= 2n

Answer 2

B) 2n = 36

Explanation:

Each friend receives 2 apples.

n number of friends receive 2n apples.

2n is the total number of apples, and it equals 36.

The equation is

2n = 36

Answer: B) 2n = 36