Question

Write an equation to represent the following statement.

The sum of j and 47 is 55.
Solve for j.
j=

Answer 1

Answer: 8

Explanation:

Sum means addition so j is a number that equals 55 when added to 47. So what you do is subtract 47 from 55 to give you j. 55-47 is 8 so j is 8.

Answer 2

Explanation:

j+47 = 55

j = 55-47

j = 8