Question

After Donavan gives Mabel 6 pears, she has ( x + 6 ) pears. If Mabel gives one-third of her pears to Nelson, how many pears in terms of x, does Nelson have?

Answer 1

Explanation:

`(x+6)*1/3\\`

Answer 2

`(1)/(3)` x + 2

Explanation:

`(1)/(3)`(x + 6) Distribute the
`(1)/(3)`

`(1)/(3)`x +
`(1)/(3)`(6)

`(1)/(3)`x +
`(1)/(3)`
`((6)/(1))` another way to write 6 is
`(6)/(1)`

`(1)/(3)`x +
`(6)/(3)`

`(1)/(3)`x + 2 (6÷3 = 2)