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Yolanda is finding 23,567-12,458. She added 2 to 12,458 before subtracting. Then she added it in again after she subtracted. Is her method correct? Explain
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Yolanda is finding 23,567-12,458. She added 2 to 12,458 before subtracting. Then she added it in again after she subtracted. Is her method correct? Explain

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No, Yolanda is trying to use the method where you can simplify subtraction. She must subtract 2 after the subtraction.
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