How do I make an equation out of a word problem?

Steps are below!

Step-by-step explanation:

Read the problem carefully and figure out what it is asking you to find. Assign a variable to the quantity you are trying to find. Write down what the variable represents ... Re-read the problem and write an equation for the quantities given in the problem. Solve the equation. Answer the question in the problem. Check your solution.

say you have a word problem like Jonny has 2 apples and he eats 1 how many does he have left you would say the equation is 2-1=1