Question

To work out 20 + 5(3) you would multiply 5 and 3 first and then add the 20 to get a value of 35. Can you start at 35 and reverse those two steps to get back to 3? Explain the two steps you would take to do that.

Answer 1

20+ 5x 3

20+15

35

reverse

35-20=15

15/ 5=3

Explanation:

the opposite of additon is subtraction

the opposite of multiplication is division

hope this helps if not i am so sorry

Answer 2

35-25= 15/5= 3

Explanation:

First you subtract 25 from 35 then you divide 15 by 3.