Question

Write an algebraic expression for this word problem. An orange contains 62 calories which is x fewer calories than a nectarine. How many calories does a nectarine have?

Answer 1

Which has more calories, the orange or nectarine?

Answer 2

nectarine

Answer 3

right, so you would have to ADD x to 62 to get the calories for nectarine

Answer 4

\[x + 62= ?\]

Answer 5

yes. x + 62. You don't need the equal sign since it's an expression

Answer 6

oh ok thanks