Question

Haley read five more than half as many books as her brother did last summer. Haley read seven books

Which equation could you use to find how many books (b) her brother read?
A. 2b-5 = 7
B. 1/2b+7=5
C. 1/2b+5=7
D. 1/2(7)+5=b

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Haley read five more than half as many books as her brother did last summer.

1/2b + 5 = 7 (the amount Haley read)

b = the amount Haley's brother read

Answer 2

C because 1/2 of brothers book plus 5 equals 7