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Edward will use 4 tablespoons less water than what is called for in a recipe.

Which equation describes the relationship between the amount of butter Edward uses (e) in tablespoons and the amount of butter called for in a recipe (r)?
A.

e=4r
B.

e=r+4
C.

e=r-4
D.

e=4r-4

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Please help, I offer a medal!



Edward will use 4 tablespoons less water than what is called for in a recipe.

Which equation describes the relationship between the amount of butter Edward uses (e) in tablespoons and the amount of butter called for in a recipe (r)? 
		A. 	

e=4r
		B. 	

e=r+4
		C. 	

e=r-4
		D. 	

e=4r-4

anonymous · Answer

@MysticFury

mysticfury · Answer

C is correct , E stands for the total amount he used.... since he wants to use less then the recipe calls for you need to subtract 4, since thats how much less hes using