Question

Write the missing number that makes each equation true. Show your work. 9+___=8+8

Answer 1

Answer: 7

Explanation:

Well, if you would add 8+8 together, you would get 16.

Since 9 plus something equals 16, you would take 16 away from 9 to get 7.

Answer 2

7

Explanation:

8 + 8 = 16

So just subtract 9 from 16 and you have the answer

16 - 9 = 7