Question

The number 6 is represented with + and - tiles at right. ++++++++ 3-34. For each problem below, start with this diagram and then show how to remove the appropriate number of tiles to represent the problem given. State the final answer for each part.

a. 6-7
b. 6--2
c. 6-3

Answer 1

To solve the given problems, remove the appropriate number of tiles to represent the problem, and state the final answer for each part.

Step-by-step explanation:

To represent the problem 6-7, you start with the diagram ++++++++ 3-34 and remove 7 + tiles and add 1 - tile, resulting in +++. The final answer is 3+

To represent the problem 6--2, you start with the diagram ++++++++ 3-34 and remove 2 - tiles, resulting in +++++. The final answer is 6++

To represent the problem 6-3, you start with the diagram ++++++++ 3-34 and remove 3 + tiles, resulting in ++. The final answer is 2+