Question

the length of ms. palmers camping trailer is $x$ feet. the length of mr. guzmans camping trailer, $y$, is 6 feet less than the length of ms. palmers trailer.
which equation represents $y$, the length of mr. guzmans trailer in feet?
$y=-6x$
$y=6-x$
$y=x+6$
$y=x-6$
step 1: what kind of problem is it? (circle)
pemdas | distributive | 1-step eq | 2-step eq |
area | perimeter | volume | inequality |
ratio/rate | percent | substitue & check |
other: ____
step 2:what do i use? (rule/formula/steps)
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step 3: what am i finding?
circle the question in the problem.
step 4: solve + check
show work below.

Explanation:

Step1: Translate words to equation

$y = x - 6$

Step2: Match with options

Compare to given choices.

Answer:

D. $y = x - 6$