Question

Solve for x. x − 15.99 = 58.06 A) −42.07 B) −74.05 C) 42.07 D) 74.05

Answer 1

For this case we have the following expression:

`x - 15.99 = 58.06`
To solve the expression, we must follow the following steps:
We add 15.99 on both sides of the equation:

`x - 15.99 + 15.99 = 58.06 + 15.99`
We rewrite the left side of the equation:

`x = 58.06 + 15.99`
We add the right side of the equation:

`x = 74.05`
Answer:
The value of x is:
D) 74.05