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algebraIf , what is the value of ?
A
104
B
2.59
C
29
D
46
Correct Answer: D
Choice Bhoice D is the correct answer. To isolate the variable from an addition equation, we subtract.
- Start with the equation:
- Subtract 29 from both sides:
- Calculate:
- Verify: ✓
This reinforces the fundamental principle: subtraction is the inverse of addition.
Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because this results from adding instead of subtracting: . We need to undo the addition, not add more.
Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because this confuses the constant term (29) with the solution. The number being added is not necessarily the answer we're looking for.
Choice Bhoice A is incorrect because this results from dividing: . Division is not the appropriate inverse operation for addition.