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Jean has 4 times as many marbles as Peter. If Jean gave 18 marbles to Peter, they would then have the same number of marbles. How many marbles does each have?
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Let x = marbles Peter has
Let 4x = marbles Jean has
Therefore:
x + 18 = 4x - 18
Solve for x, then determine how many marbles each person has.
Let 4x = marbles Jean has
Therefore:
x + 18 = 4x - 18
Solve for x, then determine how many marbles each person has.
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