Question

pearl buys a pack of 63 markers. she gives 8 to her teacher and shares the remaining markers equally between herself and 4 friends. use the tape diagram to help you write an equation to represent this problem. 63 x x x x x 8

Explanation:

Step1: Define total markers

Total markers = 63

Step2: Identify components

5 equal shares ($x$ each) + 8 given to teacher = total markers

Step3: Form the equation

$5x + 8 = 63$

Answer:

$5x + 8 = 63$