Mathematics, 23.10.2020 20:10, robert7248

12. Sam worked out this math problem: “Max and some friends shared the cost of a meal. The meal cost $51 and each person contributed $17. How many people share the cost of the meal?” Here is how Sam worked out this problem:
17x = 51
17x = 51
-17 -17
x = 34
There were 34 people who split the cost of the meal.
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Part 2: Solve the problem correctly.

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12. Sam worked out this math problem: “Max and some friends shared the cost of a meal. The meal cost...