Question

find the value of y
y=x+z x=8, z=11

Answer 1

Wouldn't y=88?

Answer 2

Well it says to add them not multiply
+ means add

Answer 3

You would be correct if it said y=xz since this means to multiply x and z

Answer 4

However it does not
It says to find the sum of x and z
where x is 8 and z is 11
So what do you get for the sum of 8 and 11?

Answer 5

I know that the + meands to add. I'm making sure that it is correct.

Answer 6

If I take 8+11 I would get 88

Answer 7

Oh wait. Wow, I would get 99

Answer 8

No. 8+11 is not 88
8 times 11 is 88
But again + means add not multiply

Answer 9

No.

Answer 10

I was thinking adding but my mind multiplied instead. Thank you for pointing that out.

Answer 11

Like what is 8+1?

Answer 12

Add the numbers in the one's spot first

Answer 13

LOL, thanks for the big picture. I know now. it is 99

Answer 14

No. That is still not correct.

Answer 15

I am doing way too much math

Answer 16

What?