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algebra

If x11=34x - 11 = 34, what is the value of xx?

A

23

B

-23

C

3.09

D

45

Correct Answer: D

Choice Bhoice D is the correct answer. To solve this subtraction equation, we add to both sides.

  1. Start with the equation: x11=34x - 11 = 34
  2. Add 11 to both sides: x=34+11x = 34 + 11
  3. Calculate: x=45x = 45
  4. Verify: 4511=3445 - 11 = 34

Addition is consistently the inverse operation of subtraction.

Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because this results from subtracting instead of adding: 3411=2334 - 11 = 23. This applies subtraction twice.

Choice Bhoice A is incorrect because this is the negative of Choice Bhoice C. Perhaps from incorrectly calculating 1134=2311 - 34 = -23 (reversing the order).

Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because this results from dividing: 34113.09\frac{34}{11} \approx 3.09. Division is not relevant for this subtraction equation.