Question

There were 56 runners to start a race. In the first half of the race, h of them dropped out. In the second half of the race, z of the remaining runners dropped
out. How many runners finished the race?

Answer 1

Answer:

56-h-z runners

Step-by-step explanation:

The only number we're given is 56, so the only thing that we can do is create an expression

Answer 2

Answer:

56 - h - z

Step-by-step explanation:

-h - z is the number of people who dropped out at any time in the race.

56 is the total amount, and you put -h - z behind it.

Therefore, you get 56 - h - z.