Question

write the sentence as an equation. a reduced by 238 is the same as 71 type a slash ( / ) if you want to use a division sign.

Explanation:

Step1: Interpret "a reduced by 238"

This means subtract 238 from $a$, so we get $a - 238$.

Step2: Set equal to 71

"Is the same as" means equality, so equate the expression to 71.

Answer:

$a - 238 = 71$