SOLUTION: I need help with this question: Write an expression to show that the Jonas family had x cow barns, took down y barns, and then built 250 more cow barns.

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Question 730884: I need help with this question: Write an expression to show that the Jonas family had x cow barns, took down y barns, and then built 250 more cow barns.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
They start with x barns

They take down y barns, so subtract y from x to get x-y

Now add on 250 to get the final answer: x-y%2B250