Question

A basketball player has already scored 56 points in a game. The team record for points in a game is 72. Which equation would allow you to find out how many more points the player needs to tie the record?

A. 56 + x = 72
B. 72 + x = 56
C. 56 + 72 = x
D. 56 − 72 = x

Answer 1

A because if you subtract 56 from both sides, then x would show you what equals the tied record