Jasmine had some candy to give to her five children. she first took seven pieces for herself and then evenly divided the rest among her children. each child received four pieces. with how many pieces did

She had 27 pieces of candy.

Explain:
1. Identify the numbers and mathematical phrases (divided, in all, etc.)

2. Now you want to find out how much candy was given to her kids. She had 5 kids and gave them each 4 pieces, so it would be 4*5 which equals 20

3. Then you add the 7 Jasmine gave herself to the 20 she gave her kids, which equals 27.