Chapter 2.1, Problem 4STP

For Exercises $1-6,$ choose the correct letter

There are 37 more cats $c$ than dogs $d$ in an animal shelter. If there are 78 cats at the shelter, which equation represents the relationship between the number of cats and dogs?

F. $d+37=78$

G. $d-37=78$

H. $c+37=78$

$c-37=78$

To determine

To calculate:We are asked to find the equation that represents the relation between number of dogs and cats.

Answer to Problem 4STP

  $d+37=78$.

Option “F” is correct.

Explanation of Solution

Given information: There are 37 more cats C than dogs d in an animal shelter. There are 78 cats in the shelter.

Calculation:

It is given 37 more cats than dogs ‘ d’ .

So, we can write expression for number of cats as $d+37$ .

Now, it is given there are 78 cats. So, we can write relation as

  $d+37=78$