Answer:
Sure! Let's break down the problem:
Jack was given 50 chocolates.
He gave 3 chocolates to each friend.
After giving chocolates to his friends, he had 2 chocolates left.
Let's write the equation:
Total chocolates = Chocolates given to friends + Chocolates left
Total chocolates = (Number of friends * Chocolates per friend) + Chocolates left
We know:
Total chocolates = 50
Chocolates per friend = 3
Chocolates left = 2
So, the equation becomes:
50 = 3x + 2
Now, let's solve for x:
50 - 2 = 3x
48 = 3x
x = 48 / 3
x = 16
So, there were 16 friends at Jack's party.
