Question

While quarantine shopping, Angel and Christian compared their spending. Christian spent $10. This is $38 less than 3 times the amount Angel spent. Write an equation to best represent this.

Based on the last word problem, how much did Angel spend?

Answer 1

Answer: 144

(10 + 38) x 3

Explanation:

38+10=48

48 times 3 = 144

Answer 2

10=38<3x A

Explanation:

It would be 10. Which would be 38 less than 3 x a