Suki is trying to solve the equation 62.75 1 x 5 92. Determine whether Suki could use each statement below to reason and solve
the equation.
Choose Yes or No for each statement.
a. Suki can add 62.75 to both sides of the equation. u Yes u No
b. Suki asks, “What number can be added to 62.75 to get 92?” u Yes u No
c. Suki thinks, “x is the difference between 92 and 62.75.” u Yes u No
d. Suki can divide 92 by x to get a value equal to 62.75. u Yes u No
e. Suki knows that 62.75 1 0.25 5 63 and 63 1 29 5 92, u Yes u No
so x must be 29.25.