Question

Jason spent $15.75 on art supplies.

This is $3.90 more than Andreas spent on art supplies.
Which equations represent this situation, including the amount that Andreas spent on art supplies?

1. a +3.90 15.75
a=19.65


2. 3.90 + a 15.75
a = 11.85

3. 3.90 + a = 15.75
a = 11.85

4. a 3.90 15.75
a = 19.65

Answer 1

the answer is 3

if jason spent 15.75, and we subtract 3.90 we get 11.85, so now working backwards if we add 3.90 and 11.85, we will get 15.75

Answer 2

11.85 (3)

Explanation:

The correct equation that represents this situation is:

3.90 + a = 15.75

where "a" represents the amount that Andreas spent on art supplies.

To solve for "a", we can subtract 3.90 from both sides:

a = 15.75 - 3.90

a = 11.85

Therefore, Andreas spent $11.85 on art supplies.