Which equation models the problem below if c represents the number of puppies whose eyes are closed? There are 15 puppies in a photograph, and 11 of them have their eyes open. How many puppies have their eyes closed?

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Which equation models the problem below if c represents the number of puppies whose eyes are closed?  There are 15 puppies in a photograph, and 11 of them have their eyes open. How many puppies have their eyes closed?

anonymous · Answer

15-11=c

anonymous · Answer

that isnt an asnwer on the list ..
( c – 11 = 15 is it this ?)

       11 – c = 15
       15 + c = 11
       11 + c = 15