Solve one-step equations and interpret the solution in context.
Solve a framed multiplicative context equation
Problem
\(\text{Four}~\text{equal}~\text{boxes}\) contain \(28~\text{pencils}\) total. Complete and solve: \(4p~=~28\); \(p~=~\text{\_\_\_}\) pencils per box.
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The total comes from four equal boxes, so model it as four times an unknown per-box amount. To recover one box's share, divide the total equally among the four boxes. Check the unitized result by multiplying that per-box amount by four and confirming the stated pencil total.
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