Question

Makayla was given a box of assorted chocolates for her birthday. Each night, Makayla treated herself to some chocolates. There were originally 12 chocolates in the box and after 2 nights, there were 8 chocolates remaining in the box. Write an equation for

C
,
C, in terms of
t
,
t, representing the number of chocolates remaining in the box
t
t days after Makayla's birthday.

Answer 1

(2+2)-12

Explanation:

Answer 2

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Answer:

C = 12 -2t

Explanation:

In two days, four chocolates were eaten, so at the rate of 2 per day. The initial number was 12, so the number remaining is ...

c = 12 -2t