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I have this problem on my test. Do I divide by 8 or 2 first to solve for x?

Toby's cup can hold 8 times as many ounces of water as Terry's. Together, the cups hold 22 ounces of water.

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Answer: Divide both sides of the equation by 9, actually!

Explanation:
x = amount that Terry’s cup can hold
8x = amount that Toby’s cup can hold

Equation:
x + 8x = 22
9x = 22

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