Hey there!
The word “difference” simply means ‘subtract’ in mathematical terms, so now that you have that much information, we can try to simplify for your answer. By the way, the word “is” in mathematics means “equal to” or just “equal”.
“The difference of Mal’s age & 24 is 44”
• We aren’t sure what is being compared to 24 so we will compared it with “m” because it unknown until we find out what the answer is!
Your equation: m - 24 = 44
m - 24 = 44
ADD 24 to BOTH SIDES
m - 24 + 24 = 44 + 24
CANCEL out: -24 + 24 because that gives you 0
KEEP: 44 + 24 because it helps gives you the result of the m-value
NEW EQUATION: m = 44 + 24
SIMPLIFY IT & YOU WILL HAVE THE RESULT OF THE M-VALUE
m = 68
Therefore, your overall answer is: [68]
The equation you had to use was: [m - 24 = 44]
Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!
~Amphitrite1040:)
