Question

Sarah had 8 plants. She gave n plants to Ross, and then she had 3 plants left. Which of the following equations describes this situation?8 + n = 38 - n = 38n = 38/n = 3

Answer 1

Explanation:

Initially, Sarah has 8 plants, and then she gave n plants to ross. This first part of the problem can be described by:

$8-n$

Because to the initial amount of 8, we subtract n.

Then she had 3 plants left, this is described by the equation:

$8-n=3$

Which is the second option.

Answer:

8 - n =3