The sum of two numbers is 83.12. If one of the numbers is 21.325, find the other number ?
Subject
Level
Highschool
Grade
7
Lesson Steps:

Given : Sum of two numbers is 83.12

x + y = 83.12

One number is 21.325
Let the other number be x

x + 21.324 = 83.12
x = 83.12 - 21.324 (moving like variables to one side)
Since we're moving 21.324 to the other side, we'll change it's sign to negative

x = 61.795


Answer:

61.795


Grade: 7
Level: Highschool
Subject: Math
Topic: Decimals

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