Question

Select the best equation that represents this scenario: Lisa is cooking muffins. The recipe calls for 7.5 cups of sugar. She has already put in 2 cups. How many more cups does she need to put in?

Answer 1

Hey there!

The best equation for this would be $x = 7.5 - 2$, with $x$ being the number of cups she needs left.

Another equation could be $7.5 = x + 2$, with $x$ being the number of cups she needs left.

A final equation, depending on your answer choices, could be $2 = 7.5 - x$, with $x$ being the number of cups she needs left.

Hope it helps and have a great day!