Susan's math teacher assigned x homework problems on Monday. On Tuesday, she assigned 12 more problems. Over the two days, a total of 20 homework problems were assigned. Which equation could be used to find x, the number of problems assigned on Monday?

A

x - 12 = 20

B

20 + x = 12

C

12x = 20

D

x + 12 = 20

Verified Answer :

Dlets see what you know, you have 20 problems in 2 days, they did not say the amount of problems were equal on both days, so she had x amount on monday and on tuesday she had 12 more to find the total just add 12 + x = 20
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the answer is D because you are trying to find Mondays and yoyu know tuesday and the total already.