Question

Billy, Kip, and Patrick earned a combined 14 points during their team's game. Billy earned 5 points and Kip earned 6 points. Which of the following equations can be used to determine how many points Patrick earned? 5 + 6 = 14 + y 5y + 6 = 14 6y + 5 = 14 5 + 6 + y = 14

Answer 1

5 + 6 + y = 14 is the answer.

Answer 2

Well, we can find the direct answer by taking Billy and Kip's points and subtracting it from the total combined points. This will give us 11, which means Patrick earned 3 points. 

The equation we can use to represent this is 5 + 6 + y = 14.

1. 5 + 6 + y = 14
2. 11 + y = 14
3. y = 14 - 11
4. y = 3

Hopefully, this helps! =)