Question

Sue and Tessa have a total of 50 books. If Sue has x books, represent the number of books Tessa has.

Answer 1

50-x

Explanation:

total books = 50

Sue's books = x

Tessa books = total - Sue's

ie. 50 - x

Answer 2

Answer: Tessa = 50 - x

Explanation:

Given information

Total number of books = 50 books

Number of books Sue has = x books

Given expression deducted from the question

Tessa = Total - Sue

Substitute values into the expression

`\boxed{Tessa=50-x}`

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