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Advanced Math / Nonlinear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables Difficulty: Easy

p+61=65

Which value is a solution to the given equation?

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Explanation

Choice B is correct. Subtracting 61 from each side of the given equation yields p=4. By the definition of absolute value, if p=4, then p = 4 or p = - 4 . Of the given choices, 4 is a solution to the given equation.

Choice A is incorrect. This is the quotient, not the difference, of 65 and 61 .

Choice C is incorrect. This is the sum, not the difference, of 65 and 61 .

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.