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algebraIf , what is the value of ?
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.
- Start with the equation:
- Add 11 to both sides:
- Calculate:
- Verify: ✓
Addition is consistently the inverse operation of subtraction.
Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because this results from subtracting instead of adding: . This applies subtraction twice.
Choice Bhoice A is incorrect because this is the negative of Choice Bhoice C. Perhaps from incorrectly calculating (reversing the order).
Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because this results from dividing: . Division is not relevant for this subtraction equation.