Tell whether the equation is true, false, or open.
71 plus left parenthesis negative 11 right parenthesis equals 60
Classify the equation. Choose the correct answer below.
open
false
true
False
To determine whether the equation 71 + (-11) = 60 is true, false, or open, we can evaluate the left side of the equation:
71 + (-11) equals 60.
Adding 71 and -11, we get:
60 equals 60.
Since the left side of the equation equals the right side, the equation is true.