Question

Write a Real World Problem for the equation x - 100 = 40. Then solve the equation

Answer 1

my uncle jimbob took 100 dollars away from me, now i only have 40

how much did i have initially?

Answer 2

Let's say 140=x

Here is the Real World Problem: Jacob saves his earnings. Jacob wants to buy a video game console with a video game. Jacob has $140. The console is $100. How much money does Jacob has remaining?

140-100=40

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