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Ken’s predicted temperature for April is 7ºC. His prediction for May is 2ºC higher than April. He used the number line to solve the problem, starting at 0, moving right to 7, and then moving 2 units to the left. Explain Ken’s error.

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Ken’s error was showing a decrease in temperature by moving 2 units left on the number line. He should have moved 2 units right to represent an increase in temperature of 2°CExplanation:

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