Question

Please help ASAP

Paula used 134 cups of flour for a recipe. How many cups y of flour did Paula have if she had x cups before making the recipe? Write an equation to represent the situation.

Answer 1

y = x - 1 3/4*

Explanation:

If 1 3/4 is used, then subtracting that from the previous amount will give you the amount that Paula has currently

* My answer is only correct if you meant 1 3/4, not 134. If you meant 134, then the answer would be y = x - 134