Question

If (2 - 3) + (x + y) = 6, what is x + y?
4 + 3
B.
4-31
C.
-4 - 31
-4+ 37
4x + 37

Answer 1

If (2 - 3) + (x + y) = 6, x + y = 4 + 3

*how to solve*

First simplify:
-1 + (x + y) = 6

Add 1 to each side
x + y = 7

Chose the answer that adds up to 7 (aka x + y = 4 + 3