Write the sentence as an equation and solve for b.
227 is the same as b reduced by 257.
A.
227 = b + 257 b = 30
B.
227 = 257 - b b = 30
C.
227 = b - 257 b = 484
D.
257 = b - 227 b = 484
The correct equation and solution is:
227 = b - 257
Solving for b:
b = 227 + 257
b = 484
The correct option is C.