Question

Maysa made an error in her work on the following problem.

3.5 - 2.46 =1.16
Describe Maysa's error. Explain how you would use a model or place-value concepts to help Maysa build understanding. Give the correct answer in your explanation

Answer 1

0.04 that is the answer!

Answer 2

0.04

Explanation:

Rewrite 3.5 as 3.50, with two decimal places, to match 2.46 and 1.16 in having two decimal places.

Then 3.5 - 2.46 = 1.16 becomes

3.50

-2.46

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0.04 (answer)