Question

If f is the unknown number of fruits slices, which equation best represents the situation described below. Hampton ate 7 slices of fruit at lunch. After dinner, he ate some more. He ate a total of 15slices of fruit.

Answer 1

8 slices

Explanation:

According to the given situation, the data is as follows

F = unknown number of fruits

Number of fruits ate = 7 slices

Total number of fruits = 15 slices

Here the equation that should be used is

7 slices + x = 15 slices

So, the x is

= 15 slices - 7 slices

= 8 slices

Basically we deduct the both the slices so that the difference between them could come and the same is to be considered