To solve for TL given that WT = 53 and LW = 45, we will use the relationship provided by the equation:
\[ WT + LW = TL \]
Step 1: Substitute the given values into the equation.
We know:
- \( WT = 53 \)
- \( LW = 45 \)
Now substitute these values into the equation:
\[ 53 + 45 = TL \]
Step 2: Perform the addition.
Now, we need to calculate the sum:
\[ 53 + 45 = 98 \]
Step 3: State the final answer.
Thus, we find:
\[ TL = 98 \]
To summarize, we set up the original equation, substituted the values for WT and LW, performed the calculation, and determined that:
\[ TL = 98 \]