Question

Jake has 3.5 hours before bedtime he must spend 2 hours doing homework the rest of his time will be spent doing puzzles it takes Jake 1/2 hour to complete each puzzle which equation models the number of puzzles P jake can complete before bedtime

3.5 = 2 - (1/2)p

(1/2)p+ 2 = 3.5

3.5 + 2 = (1/2)p

(1/2)p - 2 = 3.5​

Answer 1

(1/2)p+2=3.5

Explanation:

1/2 is hours he spends doing work p would be the variable for how many puzzles he can do plus the 2 hours for homework to equal 3.5 hours in all.