Question

A class of 23 pupils has six more boys than girls. Let n = the number of girls. Select the equation that most accurately depicts the word problem.

n + (6 - n ) = 23
n + ( n + 6) = 23
n + 23 = n + 6

Answer 1

Answer: n + ( n + 6) = 23

Answer 2

Explanation:

the first one becouse of the ratio 6:1

we know it cant be c there is no possible way so

its either a or b

if n=number of girls

6- girls and plussing will give you the correct answer

it is minus becouse of the ratio adding will give you more than the value

and minus will give exact value