Let's represent the number of cupcakes JoJo decorates with the variable J.
According to the information given, Darcy decorates 8 cupcakes, which is two more than 1/3 the number of cupcakes that JoJo decorates.
In equation form, this can be written as:
8 = (1/3)J + 2
To isolate J, we can subtract 2 from both sides of the equation:
8 - 2 = (1/3)J
6 = (1/3)J
To solve for J, we can multiply both sides of the equation by 3:
3 * 6 = 3 * (1/3)J
18 = J
Therefore, JoJo decorates 18 cupcakes.
Darcy and JoJo are decorating cupcakes for a party. Darcy decorate 8 cupcakes which is two more than 1/3 the number of cupcakes that Jojo decorates. How many cupcakes does JoJo decorate
18
Two
30
Three
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