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1 July, 12:42

Ian picked 5 times as many berries as Michelle. Joe picked 7 times as many berries Michelle. Together they picked 208 berries. How many berries did Joe pick? Draw a diagram and explain how you found your answer.

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  1. 1 July, 12:47
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    Michelle: x

    Ian: 5x

    Joe: 7x

    Michelle + Ian + Joe = 208 berries

    x + 5x + 7x = 208

    Combine like terms: 13x = 208

    Divide both sides by 13: x = 16

    Joe = 7x = 7*16=112

    Joe picked 112 berries
  2. 1 July, 13:03
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    The answer would be thirty
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