Question

If bis the unknown number of blankets, which equation best represents the

situation described below?
Ling gave some of her blankets to charity, decreasing her
total number of blankets by 9. After she gave the blankets
away, she had 11 left.
A. 6-9 = 11
B. 6+9 = 11
C.
= 11
D. b +11 = 9

Answer 1

A. b-9=11

Explanation:

I‘m assuming the equation should say b, not 6. She had b blankets, subtracted 9, and was left with 11. b-9=11.