If I am trying to find the sum of 32 and one of the numbers is t, what would the other number be?
32-t......is that right?
If the sum is 32, AND one of the numbers is t, then the other number is 32-t.
thanks!
You're welcome!
Yes, you are correct! To find the other number when the sum of 32 and one of the numbers is t, you would subtract t from 32. So the other number would be 32 - t.
Here's the step-by-step explanation on how to get the answer:
1. Start with the sum of the two numbers: 32 + t.
2. In order to isolate the other number, which we'll call "x", we need to move t to the other side of the equation.
3. To move t to the other side, we need to subtract it from both sides of the equation.
- On the left side: 32 + t - t = 32.
- On the right side: t - t = 0.
4. Simplifying, we get: 32 = 32 - t.
5. The other number, which we'll call "x", is equal to 32 - t.
So, the equation you wrote, 32 - t, does represent the other number when the sum of 32 and one of the numbers is t.