The problem states: there are 9 more pencils than pens in a container. There are 25 writing utensils in the container in all. How many pens are there in the container?

Let p represent the number of pens

Which equation represents the situation?

A: 2 (p+9) = 25

B: 2p+9=25

C: 2p-9=25

D:p+9=25

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Toby Dickson

26 March, 22:59

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Mateo Choi · Answer 1

2p+9=25

2p=25-9

2p = 16

p = 8

You can prove this is true because

8 pens plus 8+9 pencils are 25

The problem states: there are 9 more pencils than pens in a container. There are 25 writing utensils in the container in all. How many pens are there in the container?Let p represent the number of pensWhich equation represents the situation?A: 2 (p+9) = 25B: 2p+9=25C: 2p-9=25D:p+9=25