Question

If x=17, then 27+x=y.
What does y equal?

Answer 1

`y=44`

Explanation:

Substitute 17 for x in the equation since
`x=17`

`27+(17)=y`

`44=y`

Answer 2

44=y

Explanation:

27+x=y

We know x = 17, so we can substitute x=17 into the equation

27 + 17 = y

44=y