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Solve. Show all work. 40 = x - 10
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Solve. Show all work.
40 = x - 10

User Triz
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Answer:

x = 50

Explanation:

40 = x - 10

subtract/add (always do the opposite so we would add 10)

50 = x

there's your answer

User Shirl
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Answer:

x=50

Explanation:

40=x-10

Add 10 to both sides to isolate x

  • 40+10=x

Solve.

  • 50=x

Checking the solution

  • 40=50-10
  • 40=40
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