Question

Jack wanted to make note cards by cutting pieces of paper in half. Before starting he got ten more pieces to use. When he was done he had 20 half-pieces of paper. With how many pieces did he start?

Answer 1

He Started With 7 Pieces

Explanation:

as x + 3

2(+3) 20.

2(+3)=20

+3=10

=7

7 .

Answer 2

10

Explanation:

if you take 10 note cards and cut in half you will have 20 pieces