42 objects - 12 mouthpieces
= 30 objects left consisting of reeds and neckstraps
4 times as many reeds as neckstraps
think of it as 5 groups, 4 are reeds and 1 of nexkstraps
so divide 30 by 5 to get 6 per part.
4 of those parts = 24
1 of the parts = 6
so reeds = 24
neckstraps is 6
mouthpieces = 12
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Mr. Niles has a box of accessories for clarinets. He has a total of 42 objects. He has 12 mouthpieces. He has four times as many reeds as neck straps. How many of each object does he have? I tried so hard but I just didn't understand it and I am in fifth grade. Please answer me as soon as you can Thank you!!!
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g=6
12+4x=42. X=15/2
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