A koala

A koala lives to be 14 years old in the wild. How much longer will a 2-year-old koala probably live?

Correct answer:

n =  7

Step-by-step explanation:

n=14/2=7

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Math student
I dont get this. How?

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Math student
why Divide?

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Dr Math
expected age divided by current age

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