Question

Sally has 4 stuffed animals, 6 puzzles and 7 balls. Write and solve the equation to show the total number of toys Sally has.

Answer 1

To find the total number of toys Sally has, we can add the number of each type of toy together. Let’s denote:

- The number of stuffed animals as \( S = 4 \)
- The number of puzzles as \( P = 6 \)
- The number of balls as \( B = 7 \)

The equation to find the total number of toys \( T \) can be written as:

\[
T = S + P + B
\]

Substituting the numbers into the equation:

\[
T = 4 + 6 + 7
\]

Now, we can solve the equation step by step:

1. First, add the stuffed animals and puzzles:
\[
4 + 6 = 10
\]

2. Next, add the result to the number of balls:
\[
10 + 7 = 17
\]

So, the total number of toys Sally has is:

\[
\boxed{17}
\]