\begin{tabular}{l} What number goes in the \( \square \) to make this equation true? \\ \( 175-\square=112-77 \) \\ A. 35 \\ B. 98 \\ C. 112 \\ D. 140 \\ E. 210 \\ \hline\end{tabular}

First, let's simplify the equation on the right side: \( 112 - 77 = 35 \). Now, rewriting the equation gives us \( 175 - \square = 35 \). To isolate the square, we can rearrange this to find \( \square \): \[ \square = 175 - 35 = 140 \] So the number that goes in the \( \square \) is \( 140 \), which corresponds to option D. If you ever find yourself stuck in a similar equation, remember that simplifying one side before tackling the other can often make the problem clearer!