The difference of a numbers z and 11 is equal to 35

Question

I don't know what this means

Answer 1

Great question, Kiki! It might help to think of math as a "language" where certain words can be translated directly into a math expression.

 

"the difference between a number z and 11" means (z - 11)

"is equal to" means =

 

So, we have:

 

z - 11 = 35

 

This equation can be solved for "z":

 

z - 11 = 35

  +11   +11

  -----  -----

z = 46

 

It's always good to check your answer too :)

 

Let's see if 46 works... 46 - 35 = 11 (checks out!)

 

I hope this helps!

 

Dr. John B

 

 

 

Answer 2

difference means subtract

z-11=35

z=35+11

z=46

check: 46-11=35