L lisaiam New member Joined Feb 19, 2008 Messages 1 Feb 19, 2008 #1 I need help writing an equation for this question: Pottery mugs and bowls are on display, 20 pieces in all. There are 4 more mugs than bowls. How many bowls are on display?
I need help writing an equation for this question: Pottery mugs and bowls are on display, 20 pieces in all. There are 4 more mugs than bowls. How many bowls are on display?
skeeter Elite Member Joined Dec 15, 2005 Messages 3,204 Feb 19, 2008 #2 Re: write an equation total number of mugs and bowls is 20 ... m + b = 20 there are 4 more mugs than bowls ... could be written m - 4 = b or m = b + 4
Re: write an equation total number of mugs and bowls is 20 ... m + b = 20 there are 4 more mugs than bowls ... could be written m - 4 = b or m = b + 4
