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What number added to 23 equals 41?
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User Soryn
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Answer:

1. x + 23 = 41

2. x = 18; solution is 18

Explanation:

We can translate the question into an equation. Because the question is asking to find a specific number we don't know the value of, let that unknown number be a variable; x. We know, from the information given in the question, that x added to 23 is equal to 41. When we're adding a number to another number, we use the + symbol. So far, we have x + 23. Now, the last part says "equals 41". We can imply when something equals another thing, we use the = sign. Then, we're left with the equation: x + 23 = 41.

To solve for this equation:

x + 23 = 41

Subtract 23 from both sides:

x + 23 - 23 = 41 - 23

x = 18

Therefore, our solution is 18.

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Whatever 41-23 equals and that’s the answer
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