Problema Solution

Fran solved the equation

42 = x + 23

42 = x + 23

. Although her final answer was correct, she could have found it in a simpler way. Which sentence best explains why?

Answer provided by our tutors

Each equation is the same, hence it is "over-defined". 

It should be solved with a single equation. 

42=x+23

click here to solve for x

x=19