Question

Ally has 4 times as many pencils as Anna Claire. They have 30 pencils in all. How many pencils does Ally have?

Answer 1

T = 30

A = 4c

A + c = T

Anna Claire has 6 pencils. Times 4 makes Ally's pencil count. 4 * 6 = 24

24 + 6 = 30. So, you answer is: Ally has 24 pencils.