Activity III-A. Solve 1. How do you solve the equation $5N = 65$? $ o$ 2. How do you solve the equation $N + 12 = 4$? $ o$ 3. In November and December, Agee and Jay volunteered to help at their health center. They volunteered for a total of 102 hours. Agee served 8 hours more than Jay did. How long did each work at the health center as volunteers? $ o$
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