Final answer:
The correct equation that represents the same problem that Malena is solving through repeated subtraction is 24 ÷ 6 = 4. The correct answer is option C. 24 ÷ 6 = 4.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer is option C. 24 ÷ 6 = 4. This is because Malena's process shows repeated subtraction of 6 from 24, which is equivalent to division. The sequence 24 - 6 = 18, 18 - 6 = 12, 12 - 6 = 6, and finally 6 - 6 = 0 is showing the division of 24 by 6 in steps. Each subtraction of 6 represents one group, and there are 4 such groups until we reach zero, which is the same as dividing 24 by 6 and getting 4 as the result.
In the given list of equations, Malena subtracts 6 from each number to get the next number in the sequence. To represent the same problem, Malena can use division. She can divide each number in the sequence by 6 to get the next number.
When she divides 24 by 6, she gets 4. Therefore, the equation 24 ÷ 6=4 represents the same problem.