Question

Roger bring 4 cakes for desert to the community potluck feast and powwow. His son brings 2 individual servings of dessert. Altogether, there will be 34 people at the feast. Each person has 1 serving of dessert. What does the equation look like PLEASE HELP!

Answer 1

$y=\frac{x-2}{4}$
$x=$ the # of people at the feast
$y=$ the # of pieces the cake must be cut

$\frac{34-2}{4} = \frac{32}{4} = 8$