James sees 4 fewer birds than lily. lily sees 9 birds. how many birds does james see?

5 birds

Step-by-step explanation

9-4=5

James saw 4 birds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Number of birds James saw = 5 fewer birds than lily.

Number of birds lily sees = 9 birds.

To Find:

Number of birds James saw = ?

Solution:

Now, according to the given information,

Number of birds James saw = 4 less than number of birds lily saw

Number of birds James saw = number of birds lily saw - 4

Number of birds James saw = 9 birds - 4

Number of birds James saw = 9 - 4

Number of birds James saw = 5 birds

Hence, James saw 4 birds.