MHB Find the number of stickers Ann had at first in terms of y.

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Ann initially had a number of stickers represented by the equation 7y + 12, where y is the number of stickers given to each of her 7 friends. After distributing the stickers, she was left with 12 stickers. When each friend received 9 stickers, the total number of stickers Ann had at first was calculated as 7 times 9 plus 12, resulting in 75 stickers. The calculations confirm the initial equations and provide clarity on the distribution of stickers.
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Ann had some stickers. She gave y stickers to each of her 7 friend and had 12 stickers left.

a) Find the number of stickers Ann had at first in terms of y.

my answer: 7y + 12b) Each friend received 9 stickers. How many stickers did Ann have at first?

my answer: 7*9 + 12 = 75
 
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Johnx said:
Ann had some stickers. She gave y stickers to each of her 7 friend and had 12 stickers left.

a) Find the number of stickers Ann had at first in terms of y.

my answer: 7y + 12b) Each friend received 9 stickers. How many stickers did Ann have at first?

my answer: 7*9 + 12 = 75
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