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Word Problems in Addition and Subtraction

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The given equation is $2 x + 4 = 10$ . I subtract 4 from the left hand side. The number I should subtract from the right hand side is __.

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4

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3

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5

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2

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Solution

The correct option is A 4
In an equation, to maintain the equality, whatever operation is carried out in the left hand side must be carried out in the right hand side as well. Hence, we subtract 4 from the right hand side.

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