Question

The sum of 42 fish and x fish is 68 fish. What is the unknown number of fish?

Answer 1

Unknow fishes = 26

Explanation:

We are given that 42 and x fishes sum up to 68 fishes, so we can say;

42 + x = 68

x = 68 - 42

x = 26

Therefore the number of unknown fishes = 26

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

the unknown number of fish is 26

Explanation:

I figured this out by subtracting 68 - 47 = x.

x = 26