Question

An ostrich egg weighs 2.9 pounds. The difference between the weight of this egg and the weight of an emu egg is 1.6 pounds. Write an equation that could be used to find the weight w, in pounds, of the emu egg.

Answer 1

2.9 - w = 1.6

Explanation:

the ostrich egg is 1.6 lbs heavier than the emu egg so you have to subtract the emu eggs weight, or w, from the ostrich eggs weight