Question

A student claims that 83.8-5 is greater than 1. Tell whether the student is correct or not correct. Explain your reasoning​

Answer 1

The student is correct that 83.8 - 5 is greater than one, as 1 is less than 83.8 - 5 by 77.8 units

Explanation:

1 - Find out what the value is

83.8 - 5 = 78.8

2 - Compare it to 1

To get to 78.8 from 1 we must increase 1 by 77.8 meaning 78.8 is 77.8 more than 1 therefore is greater than 1.

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