Question

What value of x makes this equation ture? 100=85+x

Answer 1

15 = x

Explanation:

In order to find the value of x that makes this equation true, we need to isolate x.

The given equation is 100 = 85 + x. The next step is to subtract 85 from both sides. Once we do that, we will have our answer.

100 - 85 = x

15 = x

Answer 2

x = 15

Explanation:

given the equation

100 = 85 + x ( subtract 85 from both sides )

100 - 85 = 85 - 85 + x ( simplify both sides )

15 = x