Question

Hailey drew this diagram to represent the equation `2x+16=50`, but she made a mistake.

What equation does Hailey’s tape diagram represent?

Answer 1

x+18=50

Explanation:

2+16+x=50 and simplify

Answer 2

Hailey's diagram represents 2 + x + 16 = 50.

When there are individual boxes as such, it typically means that you will combining, or adding them all together.

For it to be correct, 2x should be together as stated in the given equation:

50

[ 2x ][16]