Write the sentence as an equation. 238 is the same as the total of 87 and t

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given the statement:

238 is the same as the total of 87 and t

Representation:

The statement can be written as,

87 + t = 238

We use the operation of addition since we are asked for the total, this means the sum or the combine value of the number 87 and the term t.

Hence, we can find t by transposing 87 on the other side of the equation. Note that when transposing a number, the sign changes.

t = 238 - 87

t = 151

Final answer:

87 + t = 238