Question

Penelope translated the statement into an equation. Is she correct? A number increased by twenty is twenty-one. 20p = 21 Yes, Penelope is correct. No, “increased by” means addition. The correct equation is p + 20 = 21. No, Penelope has the constants in the wrong position. The correct equation is 21p = 20. No, “increased by” means division. The correct equation is p ÷ 20 = 21.

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

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Answer 2

No.

Explanation:

Increased by means addition. The correct equation is p + 20 = 21. Increased by a factor of means multiplication while increased by means addition,