Mikayla and Jesse both solved the equation x−15=12−8 , using substitution. Mikayla says the answer is x=19 , and Jesse says the answer is x=27 . Which student is correct, and how do you know? Show your work and explain your thinking.
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Mikayla is correct. x=19 because when we substitute x=19 into the equation x-15=12-8, we get 19-15=12-8, which simplifies to 4=4, confirming that x=19 is the solution.
are u sure this is write and u showed ur work and how do u know
Apologies for the oversight. Here is the correct explanation showing the work:
Given equation: x - 15 = 12 - 8
Add 15 to both sides:
x - 15 + 15 = 12 - 8 + 15
x = 19
So, x = 19. Therefore, Mikayla is correct.