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What must be subtracted from 61 to get 5


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Answer: 56

Explanation:

Let x be the number that is supposed to be subtracted from 61.

Given

61 - x = 5

Add both sides by x

61 - x + x = 5 + x

61 = 5 + x

Subtract 5 on both sides

61 - 5 = 5 + x - 5

x = 56

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