Question

What value of t makes the equation t + 48 =75 true?

Answer 1

27

Explanation:

27+48=75

Answer 2

27

Explanation:

Your knowledge of arithmetic facts tells you ...

27 + 48 = 75

So, t = 27 will make the equation true.

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Using the rules of equality, you can subtract 48 from both sides of the equation to get ...

t + 48 - 48 = 75 - 48

t = 27 . . . . simplify