Question

A backpacking company requires each camper to bring a lantern to go on a trip. The company supplies 4 extra in case any lanterns get lost or broken. Write an equation if c represent the number of campers and l represent the total number of lanterns.

Answer 1

I = c+4

Explanation:

A backpacking company requires each camper to bring a lantern to go on a trip. The company supplies 4 extra in case any lanterns get lost or broken. An equation if c represent the number of campers and l represent the total number of lanterns is I = c+4.

Answer 2

I = c+4

Explanation:

Each camper must bring a lantern, so they will bring c lanterns if there are c campers

The company provides 4 extra lanterns

I is the total number of lanterns

I = c+4