Question

The panda at the zoo became ill and lost 3 pounds every week for 5 weeks. In the sixth week, she began to feel better and gained 4 pounds. Write and evaluate an expression that represents the total change in the panda’s weight over these 6 weeks.

Use parentheses for multiplication.

Expression:

Answer:

Answer 1

19

Explanation:

3(5) + 4

v

15 + 4

v

19

Answer 2

(3X5)-4=11 pounds lost

Explanation:

So the first thing is it states is that it lost 3X5 pounds. Esay. Next it wants you to subtract 4 because he gained that back. In the end he only lost 11 pounds