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There are 5 times as many yellow labs as terriers in the dog park. if there are a total of 18 dogs, how many dogs are terriers?

There are 5 times as many yellow labs as terriers in the dog park. if there are a total of 18 dogs, how many dogs are terriers?
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There are 5 times as many yellow labs as terriers in the dog park. if there are a total of 18 dogs, how many dogs are terriers?

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User VicM
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Answer:

Terriers = x

Labs = 5x

5x + x = 18, 6x = 18 =, 6x / 6 = 18/6

x = 3

3 Terriers

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User Charmander
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Terriers = x
Labs = 5x
5x + x = 18
6x = 18
6x / 6 = 18/6
x = 3
There are 3 Terriers
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