To solve this problem using the equation b8 + 25 = 500, we need to perform the following operations:
1. Multiply the number of beads needed for each necklace (b) by the number of necklaces (8): 8b.
2. Add the number of beads bought at the store (25) to the total number of beads from step 1: 8b + 25.
3. Set this sum equal to the total number of beads (500) and solve for b: 8b + 25 = 500.
Niel 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 b8 + 25 = 500
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