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Mary bought 50 apples at the apple orchard. She bought 4 times as many red apples as green apples. How many more red apples than green apples did Mary buy?

Mary bought 50 apples at the apple orchard. She bought 4 times as many red apples as green apples. How many more red apples than green apples did Mary buy?
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Mary bought 50 apples at the apple orchard. She bought 4 times as many red apples as green apples. How many more red apples than green apples did Mary buy?

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x+4x=50
5x=50
x=10 green apples
4x= 4*10 =40 red apples Hope this helps!
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