Question

Ben has 15 more music CD's than sam. Together they have a total of 55 CD's. How many CD's does Sam have?

Answer 1

alright so do you know how to start this

Answer 2

uh adding?

Answer 3

Yes, even if you don't know the answer, what is the first thing you would do? (Try assigning some variables)

Answer 4

first you need to subtract

Answer 5

oh 55-15?

Answer 6

yes and that is 40

Answer 7

Yeah

Answer 8

so what would you do next

Answer 9

Add

Answer 10

hmm marocraft what do u think

Answer 11

do u have any choices

Answer 12

alright the number of sam's cds is x

Answer 13

Uhh?

Answer 14

We have to find out the non given amount which is X that is how i did it and got 25

Answer 15

So the answer is 25 because you figured out the non given amount?

Answer 16

I think that is the answer does the question ask for you to show work

Answer 17

No and sorry but thats not the answer because when you type it in it automatically shows if its right or wrong and its not 25:(

Answer 18

:(

Answer 19

:( Thats okay