Question

There are 7 more black than red markers in a box. If the total number of markers is 63, how many black markers are there?

Answer 1

37

Explanation:

Split and fill the difference

33 black

30 red

there is only a difference of three so you'll need to add and take a total of 4. to make up for the needed difference for 7.

33+2=35 black

30-2=28 red

Answer 2

Answer: 35

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