Question

Write and solve the equation and then check your answer.

A number increased by twenty-six is forty-two.

Which statements are correct? Check all that apply.

This is an addition problem.

This is a subtraction problem

The correct equation is s + 26 = 42. 

The correct equation is s – 26 = 42. 

To solve the equation, add 26 to both sides.

To solve the equation, subtract 26 from both sides.
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Answer 1

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Explanation:

Answer 2

I think the answer would be C

"The correct equation is s+26=42"

Explanation:

You would have to take whatever number s represents and add it by 26 to get 42, so the correct equation would be s+26=42 because you have to take whatever number s is and add it by 26 to get the answer.