Question

A boy was having x marbles. He doubled it by purchasing more marbles. His friend gave
him 4 marbles. He divided all the marbles among 7 boys. Each boy got 2 marbles. How
many marbles did he have at first?
is 5​

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, you are correct.. Earlier he has 5 marbles

Step-by-step explanation:

First 5 +new 5 +4 given by friends =14

Answer 2

Answer:

5

Step-by-step explanation:

2x+4/7=2

2x+4=2*7

2x=14-4

x=10/2

x=5