Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

Buddy the dog has 18 bones, but he was bad so his owner took some away.  Buddy is left with 12 bones.  How many bones did his owner take away?

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Identify your varaibles. Buddy's original bones, 18.  Buddy's bones after his owner took some way, 12.  The bones that his owner took away, X

Step 2: set up your equation.  X = 18 - 12

Step 3: solve for x.  18 - 12 = 6

Step 4: Answer the question in contect.  His owner took away 6 bones.