Question

Solve the equation.
29
equals
yplus24
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Part 1
Find the first step in solving the problem. Choose the correct answer below.
A.29 times 24 equals y minus 24 times 24
29 times 24 equals y minus 24 times 24
B.29 minus 24 equals y plus 24 minus 24
29 minus 24 equals y plus 24 minus 24
C.29 divided by 24 equals y plus 24 divided by 24
29 divided by 24 equals y plus 24 divided by 24
D.0 equals y plus 24 minus 29
0 equals y plus 24 minus 29
Choose the correct answer below.

Answer 1

We interpret the equation as 29 = y + 24. To isolate y, subtract 24 from both sides:

29 − 24 = y + 24 − 24

So the correct first step is B.