Tabitha was shooting free throws in gym class. She completed 6 of the shots, which was a third of 5 more than Joan completed. How many shots did Joan complete?

Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Tabitha complete 6 shot

which was a third of 5 more than Joan completed= 5/3

then

6=x+5/3
18/3=x+5
18=X+5
X=13
so, the answer is 13