Question

What is Mia's error? 83 + n = 110
83 + 83 + n = 110 + 83 n=193

Answer 1

She added 83 instead of subtracting

Explanation:

83 + n = 110

We want to do the opposite to n

We are adding 83 to n. The opposite is subtract 83

83+n-83 = 110-83

n =27

Mia

83 + n = 110

83 + 83 + n = 110 + 83

163+n=193

Answer 2

She added 83 instead of subtracting

Explanation:

83 + n = 110

We want to do the opposite to n

We are adding 83 to n. The opposite is subtract 83

83+n-83 = 110-83

n =27

Mia

83 + n = 110

83 + 83 + n = 110 + 83

163+n=193