Respuesta :
12 in each package
because
Ethan bought 4 packages of pencils.
No of Packages = 4
No of pencils given to friend = 8 pencils
No of pencils left over =40 pencils
Total Number of Pencils = No of pencils given to friend + No of pencils left over = 40+8=48 then then simplify 48/4= 12
because
Ethan bought 4 packages of pencils.
No of Packages = 4
No of pencils given to friend = 8 pencils
No of pencils left over =40 pencils
Total Number of Pencils = No of pencils given to friend + No of pencils left over = 40+8=48 then then simplify 48/4= 12
Answer:
the answer is 48
Step-by-step explanation:
He had 40 pencils left after he gave away 8, so originally, he had 40 + 8 pencils, which is 48.
Now, he bought 4 packages, which had a total of 48 pencils, so divide 48 by 4, which is 12. He had 12 pencils in each package.
To determine the solution arithmetically, first add 8 to 40, then divide 48 by 4.
To determine the solution algebraically, set up and solve the equation 40 = 4x - 8.
Each package contained 12 pencils.