Middle School

What was Mia’s error?

The equation is: 83 + n = 110

Mia incorrectly added 83 to both sides: 83 + 83 + n = 110 + 83

Her solution was: n = 193

Identify and correct the mistake.

Answer :

Mia should have subtracted 83 from both sides of the equation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

She added 83, instead of subtracting it.

In the second step it shows she adds it. Which is incorrect.

The correct answer is 27

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