Question

Select the equation that most accurately depicts the word problem. A class of 19 pupils has five more girls than boys. Let n = the number of boys. n + (n + 19) = 5 n + (n + 5) = 19 n - (n + 5) = 19 n + (n - 19) = 5

Answer 1

n + (n + 5) = 19

Explanation:

n = boys

n + 5 = girls

19 = total

boys + girls = total