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algebra

Solve for xx: x+35=62x + 35 = 62

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 xx.

  1. Start with the equation: x+35=62x + 35 = 62
  2. Subtract 35 from both sides: x=6235x = 62 - 35
  3. Calculate: x=27x = 27
  4. Verify: 27+35=6227 + 35 = 62

This reinforces the fundamental concept that subtraction undoes addition.

Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because this results from adding instead of subtracting: 62+35=9762 + 35 = 97. 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 x=35x = 35.

Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because this is the negative of the correct answer. Perhaps from incorrectly calculating 3562=2735 - 62 = -27 (reversing the subtraction order).