Question

There are 34 dimes on one pan of a pan balance and 29 dimes on the other. To make the pans​ balance, Asher thinks 3 dimes should be added to the higher​ pan, Isaac thinks 4 dimes should be​ added, and Miranda thinks 5 dimes should be added. Use the equation 34=29+d to determine who is correct.

Answer 1

Miranda is right about adding 5 Dimes

Explanation:

We are given the following equation:

34 = 29 + d

Since we are solving for d, we can use some simple algebra by subtracting 29 from one side and doing the same for the other:

34 = 29 + d

-29 -29

5 = d

Therefore to make the pans balance, we need to add 5 dimes to the pan thus making Miranda's statement correct.

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