Question

Mrs. Eng bought 4 packs of glue sticks. Each pack has 5 glue sticks.

Her class uses 2 of the glue sticks for a project.

Answer 1

Answer: There are 18 gluesticks left.

Explanation: 4 times 5 equals 20, and taking away 2 would equal 18.

Answer 2

18 glue sticks are left

Explanation:

Full Question:

• Mrs. Eng bought 4 packs of glue sticks. Each pack has 5 glue sticks. Her class uses 2 of the glue sticks for a project. How many glue sticks are left?

Calculations:

• 4 x 5 = 20
• 20 - 2 = 18