Let x be the number of packages Sam bought.
The total number of beads Sam has can be represented by the equation: 9x + 63 = 153
Subtract 63 from both sides:
9x = 90
Divide by 9 on both sides:
x = 10
Therefore, Sam bought 10 packages.
One- & Two-Step Equations Unit Test
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Question
Sam is buying packages with 9 beads each. His mom bought him 63 more beads. Now, he has 153 beads. How many packages did he buy? Use algebra to determine the answer.(1 point)
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