Question

Write a number sentence for the model. Let one white tile equal +1 and one black tile equal –1.

A. –14 – (–6) = –8
B. 14 – 6 = 8
C. –14 – 6 = –8
D. –14 – (–6) = 8

Answer 1

The correct answer to this question is A. –14 – (–6) = –8. Based on the illustration attached, there are 14 black tiles in the first lane, white tile has 6, and equals to 8 black tiles. Since black tile is -1, then it will be -14. Thank you for posting your question. I hope that this answer helped you. Let me know if you need more help.