IXL | Write and solve addition and subtraction equations using diagrams: word problems

Read the story.

Charlie's favorite superhero, Strongman Stan, appears in 5 movies and many more comic books. If he appears in 25 comic books, how many more comic books than movies does Strongman Stan appear in?

Pick the diagram that models the story. Let c represent how many more comic books Strongman Stan appears in than movies.

Write an addition equation with c that models the story.

Equation:

Now, solve for

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