Question

The sum of two numbers is x. If one of the numbers is 12, what is the other?

12 - x
x - 12
12 + x
12 x

Answer 1

well test the answer choices to see which gives than answer of x

(a) 12 + 12 - x = 24 - x not x so (a) isn't the answer

repeat the process

Answer 2

its C

Answer 3

thanks

Answer 4

it's not C

12 + 12 + x = 24 + x does this equal the required number x..?

Answer 5

good point i didnt do + x

Answer 6

D is the anser