Question

Theo had 2 blocks. Then he got 2 more blocks from Ray and some more blocks from Lia. Now Theo has 12 blocks.

The letter B stands for the number of blocks Theo got from Lia.

Which number sentence shows this word problem?


A. 2 + b = 12

B. 2 + 12 = b

C. 2 + 2 + 12 = b

2 + 2 + b = 12

Answer 1

2+2+b=12

Explanation:

You already know the exact amount you have and then given 2 more, then the next person gave you more blocks but you dont know the amount, which would be the variable b and the total is 12

Answer 2

The answer is D: 2+2+b=12

Explanation:

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