This equation shows how the number of cakes Maddie can bake is related to the number of additional sticks of butter she buys.c=s+5The variable s represents the number of additional sticks of butter Maddie buys, and the variable c represents the total number of cakes she can bake. With 15 additional sticks of butter, how many total cakes can Maddie bake?_____ cakes
Q. This equation shows how the number of cakes Maddie can bake is related to the number of additional sticks of butter she buys.c=s+5The variable s represents the number of additional sticks of butter Maddie buys, and the variable c represents the total number of cakes she can bake. With 15 additional sticks of butter, how many total cakes can Maddie bake?_____ cakes
Identify additional sticks: Step 1: Identify the number of additional sticks of butter Maddie buys, which is 15. This 15 represents the variable s.
Substitute in equation: Step 2: Substitute 15 for s in the equation c=s+5. So, the equation becomes c=15+5.
Simplify equation to find c: Step 3: Simplify the equation c=15+5 to find c. So, c=20. Hence, Maddie can bake 20 cakes with 15 additional sticks of butter.
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