Joe and Andrew shot baskets in a school fair. Joe made 9 baskets, which is 2 baskets more than Andrew. Supply the correct numbers to complete the equation that can be used to determine the number of baskets, b

, that Andrew made.(1 point)
b +

=

1 answer

To determine the number of baskets Andrew made, we know that Joe made 9 baskets, which is 2 baskets more than Andrew. We can express this relationship using an equation.

Let's let \( b \) be the number of baskets Andrew made. According to the information given:

Joe's baskets (9) = Andrew's baskets (b) + 2

We can write the equation as follows:

\[ b + 2 = 9 \]

So, to complete the equation:

  • The left side (for Andrew) is \( b \)
  • The number you add on the left side is 2
  • The total on the right side is 9

The completed equation is:

\[ b + 2 = 9 \]