Question

Steve had 48 chocolates but decided to give 8 chocolates to each of his f coworkers.

How many chocolates does Steve have left?
Write your answer as an expression.

Answer 1

Answer: 48 - (8 x f)

Answer 2

48-8f

Explanation:

48-8f

Steve has 48 chocolates.

He is giving away 8 chocolates to f coworkers.

That means he is giving away 8f chocolates.

This means he will have 48-8f chocolates left.