Solve Equations with Addition and Subtraction Quick Check

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Maria has to spend 5 1/2 hours to finish her community service program in a community health clinic. Last week, she was able to spend 3 3/4 hours. Which equation can be used to determine the number of hours, h , that Maria still needs to spend to complete her service program?(1 point)
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h − 334 = 512
h minus 3 and three-fourths equals 5 and one-half

h + 334 = 512
h plus 3 and three-fourths equals 5 and one-half

h − 512 = 334
h minus 5 and one-half equals 3 and three-fourths

h + 512 = 334
h plus 5 and one-half equals 3 and three-fourths

Answer 1

The correct equation is "h minus 3 and three-fourths equals 5 and one-half."