Question

Which equation gives this relationship? Let c represent the cat's age and d represent the dog's age.
Responses
A c = d + 4c = d + 4
B d = c + 4d = c + 4
C c = d + 3c = d + 3
D d = c + 3

Answer 1

To determine the correct equation that represents the relationship between the cat's age (c) and the dog's age (d), we need to analyze the choices provided:

- A) \( c = d + 4 \): This means the cat is 4 years older than the dog.
- B) \( d = c + 4 \): This means the dog is 4 years older than the cat.
- C) \( c = d + 3 \): This means the cat is 3 years older than the dog.
- D) \( d = c + 3 \): This means the dog is 3 years older than the cat.

Without additional context about the ages of the cat and dog, any of these equations could be correct depending on the specific ages and relationship intended.

If you know the ages and the relationship between them (for example, if you know that the cat is older than the dog by a certain number of years), then you would choose the appropriate equation based on that information.

Based on the options provided and if we assume that the cat is older than the dog, the correct equations would be either A or C. If the dog is older, then it would be B or D.

Please specify if there are any details about the relative ages that may help select the correct equation!