Write an equation for "the difference 86 and 42
44
To write an equation for "the difference of 86 and 42," you need to subtract 42 from 86. The equation can be written as:
86 - 42 = x
Here, "x" represents the unknown value for the difference of 86 and 42. By performing the subtraction operation, you can find the answer:
86 - 42 = 44
Therefore, the equation can be rewritten as:
86 - 42 = 44
we want something with an equal sign(so it is an equation and not just an expression) and preferably a variable that we can solve for
how about?
x = 86 - 42