lex and Benjamin were each given some stickers. Alex had four times as many stickers as Benjamin. After Alex gave away 203 stickers and Benjamin gave away 26 stickers, Benjamin had three times as many stickers left as Alex. How many more stickers did Alex have than Benjamin at first?

lex and Benjamin were each given some stickers. Alex had four times as many stickers as Benjamin. After Alex gave away 203 stickers and Benjamin gave away 26 stickers, Benjamin had three times as many stickers left as Alex. How many more stickers did Alex have than Benjamin at first?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section: Chapter Questions

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