SOLUTION: Solve: Find a number that is 96 greater than its opposite.
x=the number
-x=opposite
x=96+-x
Is this right so far?
What do I do next?
Thanks
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-> SOLUTION: Solve: Find a number that is 96 greater than its opposite.
x=the number
-x=opposite
x=96+-x
Is this right so far?
What do I do next?
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Question 351303: Solve: Find a number that is 96 greater than its opposite.
x=the number
-x=opposite
x=96+-x
Is this right so far?
What do I do next?
Thanks Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Solve: Find a number that is 96 greater than its opposite.
x=the number
-x=opposite
x=96+-x
Is this right so far?
Yes, just continue
x + x = 96
2x = 96
x = 96/2
x = 48
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Prove this
48 - (-48) =
48 + 48 = 96
