Solve the Addition Equation: Finding the Missing Number in 9+?+3=25

Question

9+?+3=25 9+?+3=25

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:01 We will use the commutative property in addition
00:24 Subtract 12 from both sides to isolate the unknown

Step-by-Step Solution

To find out which number is missing, we solve the entire exercise to know which number we will have to add to obtain a result of 25:

9+3=12 9+3=12

To make 12 equal to 25 we will have to add the number 13.

Let's verify:

2512=13 25-12=13

Answer

13 13