Question

Translate this sentence into an equation. 60 is the sum of 14 and Rick’s savings. Use the variable R to represent Rick’s savings.

Answer 1

We need to write an equation using:

" 60 is the sum of 14 and Rick’s savings."

where we need to use R to represent Rick’s savings.

The sentence means that 60 is the result of adding 14 and Rick’s savings.

Then, we can write the next equation:

$14+R=60$

Solve for R:

$R=60-14$

Then:

$R=46$

Hence, 46 are Rick’s savings.