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Let b = birds
Met a bird = (b + 1)
Half of us plus you = (b + 1)/2 + (b + 1)
The equation is:
(b + 1)/2 + (b + 1) = 100
Yes?
How many birds were in the original flock?
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The original flock of birds can be determined through the equation derived from the discussion. The correct interpretation of the phrase "Half of us plus you" leads to the equation b/2 + 1 = 100, where b represents the number of birds in the original flock. This clarification is crucial as it distinguishes between the original flock and the new bird introduced in the scenario. The solution to the equation reveals that the original flock consists of 198 birds.
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Let b = birds
Met a bird = (b + 1)
Half of us plus you = (b + 1)/2 + (b + 1)
The equation is:
(b + 1)/2 + (b + 1) = 100
Yes?
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No! the flock of birds is talking to the one new bird. When it says "us" it means the original flock, not with the new bird. "Half of us" is b/2. "Half of us plus you" is b/2+ 1.mathland said:
Your equation is b/2+ 1= 100.
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Country Boy said:
Another great math skill is the ability to create an equation from the given information in applications.
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