Question

Put together, Edward and Jamie have 56 total rocks. Jamie's collection has 3 times as many rocks in it as Edward's collection. How many rocks are in Jamie's collection? How many rocks does Edward have

Answer 1

E + J = 56
3E + E = 56
4E = 56
E = 14
14 x 3 = 42

James has 42 rocks, Edward has 14 rocks