Question

Bob had 51 baseball cards. He gave away 17 baseball cards. How many baseball cards, c, does Bob have left? Choose the answer that represents the correct equation and solution. CLEAR

Answer 1

Let the cards be represented by = c

As given:

Number of cards Bob has = 51

Number of cards Bob gave away = 17

So, the number of cards 'c' left with Bob are =

`c=51-17`

`c=34`

This can also be written as :

`c+17=51`

`c=34`

So, total number of baseball cards left with Bob are 34.