Question

The equation x + 8 = 12 represents the number of balloons Dylan needs to decorate a place for a party. Which number line shows how many more balloons Dylan needs?

Answer 1

4 balloons

Explanation:

According to the problem, the data given are as follows,

Equation given = x + 8 = 12

Here X is showing the number of balloons which Dylan more needs to decorate.

So, by solving the equation, we get

X + 8 = 12

( by taking 8 to RHS )

X = 12 - 8

X = 4

Hence, Dylan need 4 more balloons to decorate for a party.