Asked by Russ

There were 4342 buttons in three bags, A, B and C. There were 18 more buttons in bag B than in bag A. There were 3 times as many buttons in bag C as in bag B. How many buttons were in bag A?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Russ/Victoria -- are you going to stick with Russ?

What don't you understand about my explanation?

A + A + 18 + 3(A + 18) = 4342

Answered by Russ
Thanks a lot for helping me solve the problem of
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome.
Answered by Henry
X buttons in bag A,
x+18 buttons in bag B,
3(x+18) buttons in bag C.

x + (x+18) + 3(x+18) = 4342,
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