Question

mr. ferrara is planning a field trip to the history museum for all of the students at his middle school. the school’s buses can only transport 144 students. mr. ferrara needs to rent more buses for the remaining 290 students. let ( s ) represent the total number of students going on the field trip. which equation models the problem? ( s - 144 = 290 ) ( s + 144 = 290 ) solve this equation to find the total number of students going on the field trip. (\boxed{\text{students}})

Explanation:

Step1: Identify correct equation

Total students minus 144 equals 290: $s - 144 = 290$

Step2: Isolate $s$ by adding 144

$s = 290 + 144$

Step3: Calculate total students

$s = 434$

Answer:

Equation: $s - 144 = 290$

Total students: 434