Problema Solution
Find a number that is 96 greater than its opposite.
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x=the number
-x=opposite
x=96+-x
x + x = 96
2x = 96
x = 96/2
x = 48
Prove this
48 - (-48) =
48 + 48 = 96
Find a number that is 96 greater than its opposite.
x=the number
-x=opposite
x=96+-x
x + x = 96
2x = 96
x = 96/2
x = 48
Prove this
48 - (-48) =
48 + 48 = 96