Homework Help: Algebra

Posted by B.B. on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 12:56pm.

Can you please explain this problem to me?
Determine whether 30 is a solution of the equation x-13=14. Is 30 a solution?
My answer is no.
x-13=14
30-13=14
No, not true.
Thanks.

Algebra - Damon, Monday, February 22, 2010 at 1:05pm
So is 30-13 equal to 14 or not?
I personally feel strongly that 14+16 = 30
Algebra - B.B., Monday, February 22, 2010 at 1:15pm
I answered no to this question and got it wrong so could you please explain how to do it?
Thanks.

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