Question

The next few problems will give you some idea of what the

archaeologists had to deal with. They are calculations written
with our usual numerals, but with the zero place-holders missing.
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Turn each one into a correct statement by putting zeros in the
right places. For example:
1 2+1 3 = 223
is correct if you put in zeros like this:
120 + 103 = 223.
4. Now it's your turn. Try these:
(a) 2 3+1 7 = 31
(b) 2 3 1 7 = 123
(c) 23+ 17 = 22
(d) 5 5 + 5 5 = 155
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Answer 1

To turn the expressions into correct statements, add zeros in the right places according to the given numerals.

Step-by-step explanation:

To turn each expression into a correct statement by putting zeros in the right places, we need to analyze each term and add zeros accordingly. Here are the correct versions:

(a) 23 + 17 = 31
(b) 2317 = 123
(c) 23 + 17 = 40
(d) 55 + 55 = 110
By adding the necessary zeros, we ensure that the place values of each digit are maintained and that the calculations are accurate.

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