Question

Samuel solved the equation h - 234 = 1,192 and found the solution to be h = 958. Is he correct? If not, why not?

A. Yes, he is correct, because h= 958.

B. No, he is not correct, because he did not add 234 and 1,192 to the value of h, which is 1,426.

C. No, he is not correct, because he did not multiply 234 and 1,192.

D. No, he is not correct, because he did not subtract 234 from 1,192 correctly.

Answer 1

B.

Explanation:

h -234 = 1,192

-234 is a negative and if you add a negative number with a positive you have subtract and the remaining is your answer.

1,192+234=1,426

1,426-234=1,192

h=1,426