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The high temperature was 92°F. This was 24°F higher than the overnight low temperature. Write an equation to determine whether the low temperature was 62°F or 68°F. (number 16 and if possible number 17)

The high temperature was 92°F. This was 24°F higher than the overnight low temperature-example-1

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16.) 92 - 24 = x

Therefore x = 68

17.) substitute the number into x if the equation still works the number is a solution
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