Question

Together Sarah and Juan ate twenty-six crackers. If Juan ate four more than Sarah, how many crackers did Sarah eat?

Answer 1

Sarah ate 26 crackers

Answer 2

Answer: 11

Explanation:

- Let's say Sarah eats
`x` amount of crackers.

- We know Juan ate 4 more than Sarah, which means he ate
`x + 4` amount of crackers.

- They ate 26 in total, so:

`x` +
`x + 4 = 26\\`

`2x + 4 = 26\\ 2x = 26 - 4\\ 2x = 22\\ x = 11`