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On teacher appreciation day, the senior class bought 62

white carnations, one for each male teacher. They bought

a pink carnation for each female teacher. The class

purchased 130 carnations in all. Write an algebraic

equation to model the situation.

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Prancer

15 November, 18:01

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Roselyn Booker · Answer 1

Roselyn Booker 15 November, 20:15

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130 - P = 62 i think

Jamari · Answer 2

130 - P = 62

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to find the amount of pink carnations (p) you need to subtract the amount known (white carnations).

Name-Date -Writing EquationsOn teacher appreciation day, the senior class bought 62white carnations, one for each male teacher. They boughta pink carnation for each female teacher. The classpurchased 130 carnations in all. Write an algebraicequation to model the situation.