Question

Is 61 a Solution?

Determine whether 61 is a solution for the equation, x +23 = 82.

Write and solve the equation to determine if 61 is the solution.

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Answer 1

Answer: 61 is NOT a solution. The first thing I did was replace the variable (x) with 61, afterwards I rewrote the equation as 61+ 23= 82, if you add 61 by 23 you'll get 84! 84>82, which proves 61 is not a solution!

Explanation:

Answer 2

• No

Explanation:

• x +23 = 82
• x = 82 - 23
• x = 59

Since 59 ≠ 61, the answer is NO