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AlgebraEasyMissing addend in a two-variable equation

Algebra practice question

The equation p + q = 10 relates the number of pears p and quinces q in a basket. If there are 4 pears, how many quinces are there?

Answer: 6

4 + q = 10 gives q = 6.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 4
4 is the number of pears.
If you answered 10
10 is the total.
If you answered 14
14 adds 4 and 10.

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