Question

Consider the statement: 4 − 3 + 5 = −6 + 8 + 4. This is a mathematically correct

sentence. Is the sentence true or false? Explain how you know.

Answer 1

4 - 3 + 5 = -6 + 8 + 4 (cancel equal terms)

-3 + 5 = -6 + 8 (calculate)

2 = 2 (check the equality if its equal its true)

Solution is true