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 x, the additional amount that he needs to
save to have enough to buy the bicycle.
89.25 + 129.85 = x
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Answer 1

he should set up the problem so he can find the amount he has left to save. so 129.85 - 89.25 = X or the amount he needs.

he could also do 89.25 + X = 129.85