Question

Identify the corresponding word problem given the equation: x - 9.2 = 12.8 A) Nick ran 9.2 miles less than Perry last week. If Nick ran 22 miles, how many miles did Perry run? B) Nick ran 12.8 miles less than Perry last week. If Nick ran 9.2 miles, how many miles did Perry run? C) Perry ran 9.2 miles less than Perry last week. If Nick ran 12.8 miles, how many miles did Perry run? D) Nick ran 9.2 miles less than Perry last week. If Nick ran 12.8 miles, how many miles did Perry run?

Answer 1

correct answer is D

Explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is D

Nick ran 9.2 miles less than Perry last week. If Nick ran 12.8 miles, how many miles did Perry run?

x - 9.2 = 12.8

x = 12.8 + 9.2

x = 22

Perry ran 22 miles for the week, 9.2 miles more than Nick.