Justin earned 7 extra credit points. Pamela earned p fewer extra credit points than Justin. Choose the expression that shows how many extra credit points Pamela earned.Choices:(A) 7−p(B) p(C) 7+p(D) p−7
Q. Justin earned 7 extra credit points. Pamela earned p fewer extra credit points than Justin. Choose the expression that shows how many extra credit points Pamela earned.Choices:(A) 7−p(B) p(C) 7+p(D) p−7
Calculate points difference: Justin got 7 points, and Pamela got p fewer, so we gotta subtract p from 7. 7−p
Verify correct choice: Check the choices to see which one matches our calculation.(A) 7−p is the right one, cuz it's exactly what we did.
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