Question

Sylvie bakes 4 trays of muffins. Each tray contains 8 muffins. She gives away 12 muffins to friends.

Let m represent the number of muffins Sylvie has left.

Which equation could be used to find the value of m?


4+8−12=m

4 + 8 + 12 = m

4 × 8 + 12 = m

4×8−12=m

Answer 1

4x8-12=m

Explanation:

4 trays x each containing 8 muffins - 12 muffins(giving away)