Question

Which equation can be used to find the number of fish in the pond on June 1? A biologist is recording the loss of fish in a pond. He notes the number of fish, f, in the pond on June 1. On July 1 there were 63 fish in the pond, which is 52 fewer fish than were in the pond on June 1. What is the number of fish in the pond on June 1?

A.f−52=63
B.f−63=−52
C. 63−f=52
D. f−52=−63

Answer 1

f-52=63

Explanation:

Answer 2

A, because there are 52 fish fewer --> All the fish - 52 --> f-52
In July there are 63 fish --> f-52 = 63