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II Story equations II II II II II II
II n represents a different missing number each time.
Find the value for n which makes each equation true.
a 38- n = 18 b n- 54=100 c n +46=97
d 55+ n =82 e 71 - n = 23 f n +27 =45
If you can put problems in equation form, it can help you solve them.
For example, Joe had 50p, spent some of it and had 14p left.
You might choose s to represent the amount he spent.
The equation would be 50- S = 14.
The answer would be s = 36, so Joe spent 36p.
CHALLENGE
Make up more stories
and their equations.
