I have 6 bags with the same number of cookies. Altogether I have 36 cookies.The equation to find out how many cookies are in each bag is 4*c=36. Why is this wrong?

Answer 1

Where did the 4 come from?

Answer 2

Where does the 4 come from?

There are 36 cookies in 6 bags, so
the number of cookies in each bag
= 36/6 = 6

Answer 3

Thats what Im confused about I have to explain WHY the above equation is incorrect, in complete sentences. Before, I asked why this is wrong, the question states Nelson says the equation to find how many cookies are in each bag is 4*c=36. Nelson is wrong. Now I have to explain why the equation is wrong..Sorry for the misunderstanding. Its a word problem and I have a hard time with these