Question

Charlie has some candy. He shares ten pieces with Betsy and is left with 24 pieces.

Which equation represents how many pieces of candy did Charlie originally have?

1 : x + 10 = 24
2 : x - 10 = 24
3 : x + 24 = 10
4 : x - 24 = 10

Answer 1

2. x-10=24

Explanation:

x is the unknown amount of candy that Charlie has.

He gives ten away (-10).

Now he has 24 pieces.

x-10 = 24