1 1/4 1 1/2 Gracie , Mary , and Nancy each have a small collection of seashells . Gracie has 5 more than the number of shells Mary has . Nancy has 1 more than times the number of shells Mary has . Gracie and Nancy have the same number of shells . If x is the number of shells Mary has , identify the equation that represents this situation and identify its solution .

x = mary's shells

g = 1 1/4x + 5

n = 1 1/2x+ 1

g = n

1 1/4x + 5 = 1 1/2x + 1

5/4x + 5 = 3/2x + 1...multiply by common denominator of 4, this will get rid of fractions...however, this is optional...u can work with fractions if u wish.

5x + 20 = 6x + 4

5x - 6x = 4 - 20

-x = - 16

x = 16so Mary has 16 shells

Brainliest would be nice

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