Which equation can be used to find the answer?

A state highway department plans to resurface 136 miles of highway during a six-month period. They have resurfaced 59 miles so far. How many more miles do they have left to resurface?

A.
m ÷ 2 = 59
m = 118
118 mi

B.
m + 59 = 136
m = 77
77 mi

C.
m – 59 = 136
m = 195
195 mi

D.
m ÷ 2 = 139
m = 278
278 mi

Question

Which equation can be used to find the answer? 

A state highway department plans to resurface 136 miles of highway during a six-month period. They have resurfaced 59 miles so far. How many more miles do they have left to resurface?
 
 A.
m ÷ 2 = 59 
m = 118 
118 mi
 
 B.
m + 59 = 136 
m = 77 
77 mi
 
 C.
m – 59 = 136 
m = 195 
195 mi
 
 D.
m ÷ 2 = 139 
m = 278 
278 mi

calculusxy · Answer

there is a total of 136 miles and you have already done 59 miles. thus, you just need to subtract $\large 136 - 59$ and then the difference should be how many more you have left.

123ab456c · Answer

so what is the answer

calculusxy · Answer

sorry but i can't give out the answer. and subtracting should be simple right?

123ab456c · Answer

im not going to fan you or medal you

calculusxy · Answer

and i don't really care about that. i just want to help you.

calculusxy · Answer

sorry let me rephrase that. i just want to GUIDE you to the answer :)

123ab456c · Answer

ohhhh the answer is B right

calculusxy · Answer

YES!

123ab456c · Answer

ohhhh that was easy THANKS!!

calculusxy · Answer

no problem :)