SOLUTION: Which equation can be used to find the answer? A contractor needs 36 bags of cement to do a job. She already has 17 bags. How many more bags does she need to do the job?

Question 915041: Which equation can be used to find the answer?
A contractor needs 36 bags of cement to do a job. She already has 17 bags. How many more bags does she need to do the job?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi

 36

-17

19, How many more bags does she needs 

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