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

Answer: 4x8-12=m; m=20

Step-by-step explanation: The 4 represents the trays of muffins so if you multiply that times the number of muffins per tray you get the total amount of muffins. Using that if you subtract it by the amount given away m would equal 20

Answer 2

4x8-12=m

Explanation:

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