Use the Given Information to Write an Equation

question 164

Multiple Choice

Use the given information to write an equation. Let x represent the number described in the exercise. Then solve the
equation and find the number.
-The sum of a number and forty-four is fifty.

• A) x - 44 = 50; 94
• B) x + 44 = 50; 6
• C) 44x = 50; 1.14
• D) x ÷ 44 = 50; 2200

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