Two numbers have a sum of 56. If one number is p, express the other number in terms of p.

Question

Two numbers have a sum of 56. If one number is p, express the other number in terms of p.

Answer 1

p is one number. Let's say that x is the other number that we are looking for. So, from the question, we know that p + x = 56. We are solving for x:

 

p + x = 56

-p        - p

 

(Subtract p from both sides to solve for x)

 

Answer: x = 56 - p

 

Answer 2

One number p

 

The other number : 56 - p