Question

Cathy cut 2 apples into 6 slices each. She ate 9 sliced. What expression matches the words

Answer 1

6*2=12. 9/12= 3/4. so cathy at 3/4 of the sliced apples.

Answer 2

x = 2(6) - 9

Explanation:

Cathy cut 2 apples in to 6 slices each = 6 × 2 = 12 slices

She ate 9 sliced.

Cathy has left with slices of apple = x

The expression matches the words

x = 2(6) - 9

x = 12 - 9

x = 3 slices