Concept explainers
(a)
Write the inverse operation should be used first to solve the equation.
(a)
Answer to Problem 61PFA
Subtraction
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The equation:
Concept Used:
The equation:
The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.
At first we need to do the inverse operation of addition, this means 8 should be subtracted from each side.
Thus, the inverse operation of addition is subtraction should be done as first step.
(b)
Solve the equation and find the correct option.
(b)
Answer to Problem 61PFA
Solution of the equation is 3 and option D is correct.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The equation:
Concept Used:
The equation:
The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.
At first we need to do the inverse operation of addition, this means 8 should be subtracted from each side.
Calculation:
The equation
Solve the equation:
Solution of the equation:
Thus, solution of the equation is 3 and option D is correct.
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