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This equation shows how the number of plants Carmen can have in her backyard is related to the number of seed packets she purchases.

p = s + 2

The variable s represents the number of seed packets she purchases, and the variable p represents the total number of plants in the backyard. How many seed packets does Carmen need to have a total of 18 plants in her backyard?

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To find the number of seed packets Carmen needs to have a total of 18 plants in her backyard, we can use the equation provided:

\[ p = s + 2 \]

We know that \(p\) (the total number of plants) is 18. We can substitute this value into the equation:

\[ 18 = s + 2 \]

Next, we solve for \(s\):

  1. Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation:

\[ 18 - 2 = s \] \[ 16 = s \]

Thus, the number of seed packets Carmen needs to purchase is:

\[ \boxed{16} \]