Math
Joel is playing pool and has potted five balls in a row. How many more does he have to pot to reach a total of eight balls potted?
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AnneS2
Last updated by
anonymous
n+5 (number he potted)=8 (total number potted)
n+5-5=8-5
n=3 Number he needs to reach 8 potted