Question

The difference between the greatest and least weights of two puppies in a shelter is 28 pounds. The lightest puppy weighs 4 pounds. Write and solve a subtraction equation to find the weight of the heaviest puppy

Answer 1

32 lbs.

Explanation:

We can start by making some equations. We'll say that the biggest puppy is x, and the smallest puppy is y.

The question states that the difference between the two is 28.

x-y=28

The lightest puppy is 4 pounds.

x-4=28

We can add 4 to both sides of the equation, giving us the answer.

x=32

The largest puppy weighs 32 pounds.