Question

2. Mikaela counted 2 more turtle nests

on a North Carolina beach than
Diego. If Mikaela counted 38 turtle
nests, which equation could you use
to find the number of turtle nests
Diego counted?
A 2x = 38
B x÷2=38
C x - 2 = 38
D x + 2 = 38

Answer 1

You would use equation C, x - 2 = 38.
This one is basically saying whatever x is has to be 2 more than 38.