Question

pedro has 6 packs of gum with p pieces in each pack he had a total of 72 pieces of gum decide whether each equation represents the situation select true or false

Answer 1

`6p = 72` --- The equation

The solution is 12 packs i.e. p = 12

Explanation:

No options given. So, I will solve generally.

Given

`Packs = 6`

`Quantity = p` per pack

`Total = 72`

Required

Determine the equation

This is calculated using:

`Packs * Quantity = Total`

`6 * p = 72`

`6p = 72`

Divide both sides by 6

`p = 12`