Question

each of 6 boxes contains 3 candy bars to start. tomas adds x more candy bars to each box. altogether, the boxes now contain 60 candy bars. \\(\boldsymbol{\cdotp}\\) find a solution to the equation. \\(\boldsymbol{\cdotp}\\) \\(6(x + 3) = 60\\) \\(x = \square\\) tomas added \\(\square\\) candy bars to each box.

Explanation:

Step1: Divide both sides by 6

$\frac{6(x+3)}{6} = \frac{60}{6}$
Simplify to get: $x+3 = 10$

Step2: Subtract 3 from both sides

$x+3 - 3 = 10 - 3$

Answer:

$x=7$
Tomas added 7 candy bars to each box.