Donna is 5 inches shorter than Pat. What's an equation I can make from this problem?

Question

How can I make a equation with Donnas' height & Pats'

Answer 1

x - 5  = y

 

x = Pat's height

 

y = Donna's height

Answer 2

Hi Lashae,

 

Let Pat′s height be x

Let Donna′s height be y

 

Donna is 5 inches shorter than Pat

 

So y=x-5

Answer 3

D= Donna's height

P=Pat's height

 

D=P-5 (Donna's height is 5 inches less)