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