SOLUTION: What value of a makes the statement below true? 10 + a + (15) = 50 (Points : 1) 75 25 25 75

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Question 796889: What value of a makes the statement below true?
10 + a + (15) = 50
(Points : 1)
75
25
25
75

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


You are only showing two answers, 75 and 25. So if you want to get to 50 by adding things, wouldn't you think you have to start with something smaller than 50?

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