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Solve for the variable.
1. 78 = x - 11

Solve for the variable. 1. 78 = x - 11-example-1
User AaronF
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Answer:

x = 89

Explanation:

78 = x - 11

+ 11 = +11 <— we add 11 since we are doing inverse operation

89 = x

User Chiharu
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Answer:

x = 89

Explanation:

78 = x - 11

add 11 to both sides of the equation

78 + 11 = x - 11 + 11

78 + 11 = x

89 = x

User Shubham Sahu
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