Set 12: Linear Equations (Intermediate)

Choice D is correct. Choice C is the correct answer. This addition equation requires subtraction to isolate $x$. 1. Start with the equation: $x + 35 = 62$ 2. Subtract 35 from both sides: $x = 62 - 35$ 3. Calculate: $x = 27$ 4. Verify: $27+ 35 = 62$ ✓ This reinforces the fundamental concept that subtraction undoes addition. Choice D is incorrect because this results from adding instead of subtracting: $62+ 35 = 97$. This is the opposite of what we need. Choice A is incorrect because this confuses the constant (35) with the solution. Seeing 35 in the equation doesn't mean $x = 35$. Choice C is incorrect because this is the negative of the correct answer. Perhaps from incorrectly calculating $35- 62 = -27$ (reversing the subtraction order).