Write an equation to model the situation. Then answer the question: Frank has M apples and Mary has twice as many apples as Frank. Together they have 27 apples. How many apples does Frank have?

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Answer:

Equation: [tex]M + 2M = 27[/tex]

Frank has 9 apples.

Mary has 18 apples.

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Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]M + 2M = 27 \\ \\ \frac{3M}{3} = \frac{27}{3} \\ \\ M = 9[/tex]