Question

Nathan caught 12 purple butterflies. Jordan caught 'n' purple butterflies. Nathan and Jordan caught a total of 25 purple butterflies. How many purple butterflies did Jordan catch?

25 + n =12
12 -25 =n
12+25-n
12+n=25

Answer 1

14

Explanation:

start at 12 the count to 25 on your fingers

Answer 2

jordan caught 13 butterflies

Explanation:

25-12=13