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There are 40 counters in a tub which are red and blue. If there are 8 more red than blue counters, how many red counters are there?​

There are 40 counters in a tub which are red and blue. If there are 8 more red than blue counters, how many red counters are there?​
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There are 40 counters in a tub which are red and blue. If there are 8 more red than blue counters, how many red counters are there?​

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There are 40 counters in a tub which are red and blue. If there are 8 more red than blue counters, how many red counters are there?

The answer 24
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User Alexey Shabramov
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Answer:

24

Explanation:

2x - 8 = 40

2x = 40 + 8

2x = 48

2x/2 = 48/2

x = 24

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