What are the unknowns in this problem?
a problem states: "there are 9 more pencils than pens in a container. there are 25 writing utensils in the container in all. how many pens are there in the container? "
select each correct answer.
the total number of pens in the container in all
the total number of writing utensils in the container in all
the total number of markers in the container in all
the total number of pencils in the container in all

if you get paid hourly because if you get a salary you could work all week and only get paid a certain amount no matter how much you work but if you get paid hourly then you get paid for every minute you worked.

step-by-step explanation:

the answer to this question depends on certain assumptions.   if the 6-pint jar starts out empty, and the 3-pint jar full, pouring the 3 pints into the 6-pint jar results in a half-full 6-pint jar.   if we refill the 3-pint jar and then pour its contents into the half-full 6-pint jar, then the 6-pint jar will be full.