To solve this problem, we can use the equation b/8 + 25 = 500, where b represents the number of beads Neil started with.
1. First, subtract 25 from both sides of the equation to isolate the b/8 term:
b/8 = 500 - 25
2. Simplify the right side of the equation:
b/8 = 475
3. Multiply both sides of the equation by 8 to get rid of the fraction:
8 * (b/8) = 8 * 475
b = 3800
Therefore, Neil started with 3800 beads.
Niel has a bucket of beads. He uses them to make eight identical necklaces and then buys 25 beads at the store. He ends up with a total of 500 beats. 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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