Which value for x makes the sentence true?
5.88 + x = 8.96
A.
14.84
B.
14.94
C.
2.97
D.
3.08
To find the value of x that makes the equation true, we can subtract 5.88 from both sides:
5.88 + x - 5.88 = 8.96 - 5.88
This simplifies to:
x = 3.08
Therefore, option D. 3.08 makes the sentence true.