Question

Jenny & Natasha are working on a problem together: Solve 3+8=−2. Natasha thinks the first step is to multiply by 3. Jenny explains that this is not the most efficient way to solve. Explain who is correct & justify your reasoning.

Answer 1

jenny the first step is to subtract 8

Explanation:

Answer 2

This is the correct way to solve the problem :

You add 3 and 8 together.

you see if it equals -2 or not.

I hope this helps!