Question

A couple needed to purchase a present for 14 members of their families. If the husband bought x presents, how many presents did the wife need to buy?

Answer 1

Can someone help!

Answer 2

Wouldn't this be y = 14 - x or x + y = 14

Answer 3

I am not sure

Answer 4

do you have options?

Answer 5

No its just this question

Answer 6

I first thought the answer was 14x

Answer 7

@mathmale I think this would be y = 14 - x

By subtracting how many the father bought then you can determine how many she needs to buy.

Answer 8

ok

Answer 9

@bibby

Answer 10

Thanks for your help