Question

Aliyah had some candy to give to her four children. She first took ten pieces for herself and then evenly divided the rest among her children. Each children received 2 pieces. With how many pieces did she start?

Answer 1

18 pieces

Explanation:

10 for herself

2 × 4 = 8

10+8 = 18

Answer 2

18

Explanation:

total candy: t

t = 10+4(2) as there were 4 kids who got 2 pieces each

t = 18