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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?
MHB How many birds were in the original flock?
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The discussion revolves around determining the number of birds in the original flock using a mathematical equation. The initial equation proposed is (b + 1)/2 + (b + 1) = 100, which is challenged by clarifying that "us" refers only to the original flock, not including the new bird. The correct interpretation leads to the equation b/2 + 1 = 100. This highlights the importance of accurately defining terms in mathematical problems. The conversation emphasizes the skill of forming equations based on contextual information.
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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