Question

What is the value of a in the equation: a+23=38 and why?A.] 61, because to isolate a, you would add 23 and 38B.] 15 because to isolate a, you would Subtract 23 from 38C.] -15, because 23-38= -15D.] -61, because -23-38=-61

Answer 1

EXPLANATION

Given the equation:

a+23 = 38

Adding -23 to both sides will give us:

a= 38-23

a=15

Answer--> B. 15 because to isolate a, you would subtract 23 from 38.