Question

poppy the dog weighs $p$ pounds, and yumi the cat weighs $y$ pounds. if poppy weighs 36 more pounds than yumi does, which of the following equations correctly describes the relationship between their weights?
choose 1 answer:
a $p + y = 36$
b $p + 36 = y$
c $p - y = 36$
d $y - p = 36$

Explanation:

Step1: Translate the weight relationship

Poppy's weight ($p$) equals Yumi's weight ($y$) plus 36, so $p = y + 36$.

Step2: Rearrange the equation

Subtract $y$ from both sides to isolate the difference: $p - y = 36$.

Answer:

C. $p - y = 36$