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Select the proper inverse operation to check the answer to 14 + 17 = 31. A. 14 − 17 = 31 B. 31 − 17 = 14 C. 31 ÷ 17 = 14 D. 31 × 14 = 17
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Select the proper inverse operation to check the answer to 14 + 17 = 31. A. 14 − 17 = 31 B. 31 − 17 = 14 C. 31 ÷ 17 = 14 D. 31 × 14 = 17

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The correct answer is B.

To check an addition problem, you should use the opposite operation to check. Check by subtracting the sum and one of the addends to make sure the result is the other addend.

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