After giving 8 apples to her friend, Kemi notices that two-third of the remainder is 12. How many apples did she have all together

1. The sum of 122 and 98 is (122+98)

Two-thirds of the sum of 122 and 98 is

2.  99 divided by 10 is The sum of 84 and 3 is (84+3).

99 divided by 10, then multiplied by the sum of 84 and 3 is

3. (10+5)=15,

1=+53=63.

Since 15<63, then (10+5)<10+53.

4. (16-4)+9=12+9=21,

(16-4)=12.

Since 21>12, then (16-4)+9>(16-4).