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algebraIf , what is the value of ?
A
35
B
-5
C
5
D
0.75
Correct Answer: A
Choice Ahoice B is the correct answer. To solve a subtraction equation, we add the same value to both sides.
- Start with the equation:
- Add 20 to both sides:
- Calculate:
- Verify: ✓
Addition consistently undoes subtraction, regardless of the specific numbers involved.
Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because this results from subtracting instead of adding: . This applies subtraction twice.
Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because this might come from the absolute value of Choice Ahoice C, or from miscalculating (wrong order).
Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because this results from dividing: . Division is not relevant for solving subtraction equations.