Question

X + 23 = 40 what does "x" equal??? PLz explain

Answer 1

Hey there!

40 - 23 = 17

x = 17

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Answer 2

X+23=40

You need to balance the equation. Do the inverse of addition on the other side, since 23 is being added to the unknown value "X".

x+23(-23)= 40(-23)

x=17

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