To solve this problem using the equation b/8 + 25 = 500, we need to perform the following operations:
1. Multiply the number of identical necklaces by 8 to find the number of beads used for the necklaces: 8 x 8 = 64 beads.
2. Subtract the number of beads used for the necklaces from the total number of beads to find the remaining beads: 500 - 64 = 436 beads.
3. Subtract the number of beads bought at the store from the remaining beads to find the number of beads Neil started with: 436 - 25 = 411 beads.
Therefore, Neil started with 411 beads.
Neil has a bucket of beads. He uses them to make 8 identical necklaces and then buys 25 beads at the store. He ends up with a total of 500 beads. How many did he start with? Identify the operations needed to solve this problem using the equation b/8 + 25 = 500
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