Question

Bethany bought a box of markers. She gave 6 to her friend. If Bethany now has 52 markers, how many markers were in the box she bought?

Answer 1

58 markers

Explanation:

x-6=52 Set up the problem. "x" represents the number of markers.

+6 +6 Add 6 to both sides to isolate x

x =58

Answer 2

58 markers

Explanation:

52 + 6 = 58