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Roy is saving to buy a new bike, which costs $258. He has $16 towards this purchase. Express how much more Roy needs in the form of an equation?
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Roy is saving to buy a new bike, which costs $258. He has $16 towards this purchase. Express how much more Roy needs in the form of an equation?

User Ktm
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if the total price is $258 and he is already put $16 toward the purchase he would have to do $258 - 16 which gives you $242 of a remaining balance
User Aleksandar Varicak
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$258-$16= $242


Roy needs $242 more
or in words he is nowhere close.
User Akash Limbani
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