Donna is five inches shorter than Pat. Which equation is equivalent to this statement?

A) d = 5p

B) d = p + 5

C) d = p - 5

D) d = 5 - p

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Cora Lester

20 October, 15:48

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Joselyn Rodgers · Answer 1

The correct answer is C. because if Donna d is 5 inches shorter than Pat p you would subract 5 from p.

Rory George · Answer 2

Rory George 20 October, 19:27

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the answer is D) d = 5 - p

Donna is five inches shorter than Pat. Which equation is equivalent to this statement?A) d = 5pB) d = p + 5C) d = p - 5D) d = 5 - p