Question

Ian's science book has 20 fewer pages than his math book. Ian's science book has 250 pages.



Which equation can be used to calculate how many pages Ian's math book has?



Let the variable p stand for the number of pages in the math book.











A.

250 – 20 = p








B.

250 = p + 20








C.

20 – p = 250








D.

250 = p – 20

Answer 1

D right

Answer 2

@mathmale

Answer 3

@jayjaysimmer

Answer 4

ok

Answer 5

Science book has 20 less pages than math book

science has 250 pages, math has P

science book 250
is =
20 less than math P-20

Answer 6

250 = p - 20

Answer 7

So I got it right thanks

Answer 8

oh i didnt see your response, yeah D