Question

How would the inverse operation of addition be

used to solve this equation?
36 + m = 54
A.
54 - 36 = m
B.
36 + 54 = m
C. 54 - 36 = m
D. 36 x 54 = m​

Answer 1

m=18

Explanation:

36+m=54

m=54-36

m=18

Answer 2

(A.C.) 54 - 36 = m

Explanation:

36 + m = 54 subtract 36 from both sides

36 - 36 + m = 54 - 36

m = 54 - 36

m = 18