Question

Show ALL work or explain in details the correct solution:
Which equation represents “fifteen more than r is sixty-one”?

I know the answer is r + 15 = 61 but how would I explain how i got the correct solution/show all work?

Answer 1

"more than" means add

Answer 2

So what kind of equation could i make for this?

Answer 3

r=46 + 15 = 61

Answer 4

"fifteen more than r" ... r+15
"is" ... =
so,
r+15 = 61