Question

Use the properties of an equality to solve the following equations.

(6) 25 = t + 16

Answer 1

25 = t + 16
Using the subtraction property of equality, we get:
25 – 16 = t + 16 – 16
⇒ 9 = t + 0

We know:
Any number + 0 = The same number
⇒ 9 = t
Thus, the value of t is 9.