Marco and Drew stacked boxes on a shelf. Marco lifted 9 boxes and Drew lifted 14 boxes. The boxes that Drew lifted each weighed 8 lb less than the boxes Marco lifted.

Which expression represents the total number of pounds Drew lifted?

Let m represent the weight of the boxes that Marco lifted.

A. m - 8
B. 14(m - 8)
C. 9(m + 8)
D. 112m

Question

Marco and Drew stacked boxes on a shelf. Marco lifted 9 boxes and Drew lifted 14 boxes. The boxes that Drew lifted each weighed 8 lb less than the boxes Marco lifted.
 
Which expression represents the total number of pounds Drew lifted?

Let m represent the weight of the boxes that Marco lifted.


A. m - 8
B. 14(m - 8)
C. 9(m + 8)
D. 112m

anonymous · Answer

Welcome to OpenStudy, good job on your first question! :)

anonymous · Answer

I would say it is B because D is multiplying C is adding and A is subtracing

anonymous · Answer

Thank you very much! I thought it was B but wanted to make sure! Haha!