There are 8 ducks in the pond.

Question

4 ducks have green feathers.
How many ducks have brown feathers?

Which equation shows the story?

(1 point)
Responses

8−2=6
8 - 2 = 6

5+3=8
5 + 3 = 8

8−4=4
8 - 4 = 4

4−4=0

Answer 1

The correct equation that shows the story is:

8 - 4 = 4

This is because you start with 8 ducks in total, and if 4 of them have green feathers, then the remaining ducks (which would have brown feathers) equals 4.