Math Melanie is baking a cake. The recipe calls for 9 cups of flour and 2 cups of sugar. She already put in 3 cups of flour. How many more cups of flour does she need to add ? Asked by AnneS2 on 03 Oct 07:24 Last updated by Jill W on 21 May 10:08
9=total number of cups of flour needed 3=number of cups she has put in x=number of cups she needs to add 3+x=9 3+x-3=9-3 x=6