Question

What is the correct equation for this word problem? Jorge had received some crayons for his birthday. He gave 12 crayons to his friend and had 14 left. How many crayons had he received as a gift?

Question 5 options:

x + 14 = 12


x - 12 = 14


14 + x = 12


12 - x = 14

Answer 1

He was given 26 crayons

Explanation:

If he gave 12 and had 14 crayons left, then add 14 + 12 to get your answer

Answer 2

x-12=14

he got 26 crayons as a gift.

Explanation:

you can find how many he got by taking x (amount he was gifted)

subtract the amount he gave away (12)

then he was left with 14 so

12+14=x

since that isnt an option it is x-12=14 if that makes sense