Question

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Tanmayi wants to raise $140 for a school fundraiser. She has raised $100 so far. How much
more does she need to reach her goal? Let m be how much more is needed.

Answer 1

m=40

Explanation:

So her end goal is $140 dollars. If she already raised $100, then we have to find the difference. The operation to find difference is subtractions so you do 140-100=40. She needs 40 more dollars.

Answer 2

40$

Explanation:

100 +x=140

x=140 - 100

x=40 $