Question

Victor has saved $89.25 for the bicycle that he wants. The bicycle costs $129.85. Victor

writes the equation below to help him determine the additional amount that he needs to
sove to have enough to buy the bicycle.
89.25 + 129.85=2
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Answer 1

Victor's equation did not correctly model the problem.

The equation that correctly modeled the problem:

$129.85-$89.25=$40.60

Explanation:

The amount required for bicycle purchase by Victor is $129.85 out of which $89.25 has been saved,in other words,the balance required for Victor to reach his target purchase price is the difference between the total cost of $129.85 and the $89.25 already saved.

The balance required=$129.85-$89.25=$40.6

This shows that the equation put forward by Victor is wrong.

An equation that correctly represents the problem is the difference between the target savings and the amount already saved as stated above

Answer 2

Victors model is incorrect,

Explanation:

the correct model would be $89.25 + x = $129.85 or in other words the amount of money he has already + the amount of money he still needs = the total price of the bike.

An equation that correctly represents this problem can show the sum of the amount of money he already has and the amount of money he needs equals the total cost of the bicycle

I hope this helped!!