Question

It rained for two days.

On Monday, it rained 4x - 5 inches. On Tuesday, it rained 2x + 4 inches.

How much more did it rain on Monday than Tuesday?

Responses

2x + 9
2x + 9

2x - 9
2x - 9

2x + 1
2x + 1

2x - 1

Answer 1

2x - 9

Explanation:

rain on Monday = 4x - 5 inches

rain on Tuesday = 2x + 4 inches

how much more did it rain on Monday than Tuesday

= 4x - 5 - (2x + 4)

= 4x - 5 - 2x - 4

= 2x - 9