Ask Question
25 February, 01:44

The problem states: there are 9 more pencils than pens in a container. There are 25 writing utensils in the container in all. How many pens are there in the container?

Let p represent the number of pens

Which equation represents the situation?

A: 2 (p+9) = 25

B: 2p+9=25

C: 2p-9=25

D:p+9=25

+1
Answers (1)
  1. 25 February, 02:06
    +1
    2p+9=25

    2p=25-9

    2p = 16

    p = 8

    You can prove this is true because

    8 pens plus 8+9 pencils are 25
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “The problem states: there are 9 more pencils than pens in a container. There are 25 writing utensils in the container in all. How many pens ...” in 📗 Mathematics if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers