Which of the following scenarios can be represented by the equation 14 + x = 52?
A. Izzy has $14 of money in her piggy bank. How much money does she have if she adds the $52 she receives for her birthday?
B. Marcus earns $52 mowing yards. How much money does he save if he buys his brother a birthday present that costs $14 and saves the rest?
C. Stella has $14 in her wallet. How much money does she have if she adds the $52 she earned babysitting last night?
D. Troy earns $52 working for a neighbor. How much money does he have if he earns an additional $14 working for his aunt?
Answer:B
Which of the following scenarios can be represented by the equation 14 + x = 52?
A. Izzy has $14 of money in her piggy bank. How much money does she have if she adds the $52 she receives for her birthday? B. Marcus earns $52 mowing yards. How much money does he save if he buys his brother a birthday present that costs $14 and saves the rest? C. Stella has $14 in her wallet. How much money does she have if she adds the $52 she earned babysitting last night? D. Troy earns $52 working for a neighbor. How much money does he have if he earns an additional $14 working for his aunt?
Explanation: Let x represent the amount of money saved, $52 the amount earned mowing yards, and $14 the amount spent on a birthday present. Then $52 – $14 = x. This can be rearranged as 14+x=52. Therefore, this choice is correct.