Question

last year, there were 140 pies baked for the bake sale. this year, there were n pies baked. using n, write an expression for the total number of pies baked in the two years.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify known and unknown values

Last year: 140 pies; This year: $n$ pies

Step2: Sum the two quantities

Total = $140 + n$

Answer:

$140 + n$