Question

Jayla had some video games, and then she bought 4 more games. Now she has 10 games.

1) Write the equation that matches this situation.
2) Define the variable.
3) Find the solution.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Jalya's video games = x

She bought four more = +4

Now what she has = 10

1. x+4=10

2. The variable x represents the unknown value of the video games Jayla had.

3. x+4=10(Group like terms)

x=10-4

x=6