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Jack split 25 jellybeans between his brother and himself so that his brother has one more than twice the number Jack has. How many jellybeans does each have?

Respuesta :

Jack has 8
And his brother has 17
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Answer:

Jack has 8 and his brother has 17

Step-by-step explanation:

j = # jack has

b = # brother has

j + b = 25

b = 1 + 2j  (brother has one more than twice the amount jack has)

j + 1 + 2j = 25

3j = 24

j = 8

b = 25-8 or 17

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