Question

1. what is the difference in length?

carrot
14 cm
pea pod
5 cm
show the difference in length two ways. write an equation for each.
the difference in length is ______ cm.

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract directly

$14 - 5 = 9$

Step2: Use addition to verify

Let $x$ = difference, so $5 + x = 14$, solve for $x$: $x = 14 - 5 = 9$

Answer:

First equation: $14 - 5 = 9$
Second equation: $5 + 9 = 14$
The difference in length is 9 cm.