Bob had 51

baseball cards. He gave away 17
baseball cards. How many baseball cards, c
, does Bob have left? Choose the answer that represents the correct equation and solution.

CLEAR CHECK

51/c=17
c=3

c−17=51
c=68

c+17=51
c=34

17+51=c
c=68

The correct equation and solution is c+17=51, c=34. Therefore, Bob has 34 baseball cards left.