Question

Sandy has 17 fewer hockey cards than Al. Al has 55 hockey cards. How many hockey cards does Sandy have?

Answer 1

S = A - 17
A = 55

S = 55 - 17
S = 38 <=== Sandy has 38 cards

Answer 2

Sandy has 38 hockey cards

Explanation:

Given :Sandy has 17 fewer hockey cards than Al.

Al has 55 hockey cards.

To Find : How many hockey cards does Sandy have?

Solution:

Al has no. of hockey cards = 55

Sandy has 17 fewer hockey cards than Al.

So, Sandy has no. of hockey cards = 55-17

Sandy has no. of hockey cards = 38

Hence Sandy has 38 hockey cards