Based on the given information, we can set up an equation to solve for the original number of oranges in each box. Let's assume that there were "x" oranges in each original box.
Since Skye left 8 oranges in each box, the number of oranges on the shelf is "x - 8".
We know that there are 10 boxes of oranges on the shelf, so we can multiply the number of oranges in each box by the number of boxes to get the total number of oranges on the shelf:
10(x - 8) = 50
Now we can solve for x:
10x - 80 = 50
10x = 130
x = 13
Interpretation: The solution x=13 means that there were originally 13 oranges in each box.
Skye is placing oranges on a shelf at the grocery store. The oranges are in 10 boxes, with the same number of oranges in each box. Skye ran out of space on the shelves, so he has to leave 8 oranges in each box. If the shelf holds 50 oranges, how many oranges were in each original box? Interpret the solution that is x=13 . (1 point)
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