Question

complete the story so that it can be modeled by the equation x - 60 = 15. for halloween, steven purchased a package of. he trick-or-treaters. steven had 15 lollipops remaining at the end of the night.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the equation \( x - 60 = 15 \)

In the context of the story, \( x \) represents the initial number of lollipops (since it's about Halloween and lollipops for trick - or - treaters), 60 is the number of lollipops given away, and 15 is the number remaining. So the first blank should be "lollipops" (to define what Steven purchased) and the second blank should be "gave 60 to" (to show the action of giving lollipops to trick - or - treaters which leads to the remaining number).

Step2: Verify the story with the equation

If Steven purchased \( x \) lollipops (first blank: lollipops), gave 60 to trick - or - treaters (second blank: gave 60 to), then the number remaining is \( x-60 \). And we know the remaining number is 15, so \( x - 60=15 \), which matches the given equation.

Answer:

First blank: lollipops; Second blank: gave 60 to