Keisha had $54 when she went to a bookstore. She has $12 left after buying some books. Which equation can be uses to find a, the amount Keisha spent on books?

A. 54 - a = 12
B. a - 54 = 12
C. a + 54 = 12
D. 12 + 54 = a

1 answer

The equation that can be used to find a, the amount Keisha spent on books, is A. 54 - a = 12.