Mitch is buying candy bars for his friend. He wants to give 2 bars to each friend, and he wants to have 10 spare bars. He can afford to buy 28 candy bars.
What is the algebraic sentence that will help him figure out how many friends he can treat? F=The number of friends.
A: 2f+10=28
B:2f-10=28
C:1/2f-10=28
D:1/2f+10=28

Question

Mitch is buying candy bars for his friend. He wants to give 2 bars to each friend, and he wants to have 10 spare bars. He can afford to buy 28 candy bars.
What is the algebraic sentence that will help him figure out how many friends he can treat? F=The number of friends.
A: 2f+10=28
B:2f-10=28
C:1/2f-10=28
D:1/2f+10=28

anonymous · Answer

which one do you think is the answer and why?

anonymous · Answer

b

anonymous · Answer

almost

if "2f" is the total amount of bars given to his friends

and he wants to leave 10 left over for himself,

then the sum of those 2 would need to be equal to 28, the total amount he can buy

anonymous · Answer

so you wouldnt be subtracting 10 but ... ?

anonymous · Answer

So you would be adding 10 correct

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

Thank you!