You have 36 apples to share with your friends. If each friend gets exactly 2 apples, which equation could you use to solve for the number of friends, nn?

A) n/2=36

B) 2n=36

C) 36n=2

D) 36*2=n

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Gloria Turner

Mathematics

7 October, 15:46

You have 36 apples to share with your friends. If each friend gets exactly 2 apples, which equation could you use to solve for the number of friends, nn?

A) n/2=36

B) 2n=36

C) 36n=2

D) 36*2=n

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Reese Lucas · Answer 1

B) 2n = 36

Step-by-step explanation:

Each friend receives 2 apples.

n number of friends receive 2n apples.

2n is the total number of apples, and it equals 36.

The equation is

2n = 36

Answer: B) 2n = 36

Moises Riggs · Answer 2

Solution:

Since there are 36 apples

There are n friends

Since each friend gets 2 apples.

So, n friends get apples = 2n

You have 36 apples to share with your friends. If each friend gets exactly 2 apples, which equation could you use to solve for the number of friends, nn?A) n/2=36B) 2n=36C) 36n=2D) 36*2=n

You have 36 apples to share with your friends. If each friend gets exactly 2 apples, which equation could you use to solve for the number of friends, nn?

A) n/2=36

B) 2n=36

C) 36n=2

D) 36*2=n