Ken’s predicted temperature for April is 7ºC. His prediction for May is 2ºC higher than April. He used the number line to solve

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I am Lyosha [343]

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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

Mathematics

2 answers:

Gekata [30.6K] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-17T19:46:03+03:00

Gekata [30.6K]3 years ago

7 0

Answer:

He should have moved to the right.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ken moved 7 to the right which is correct because he needs to get 7º higher, but when he moved 2º to the left that would be a temperature decrease which is is incorrect.

Masteriza [31] · Answer 2 · 2022-02-17T20:58:04+03:00

Masteriza [31]3 years ago

4 0

Answer:

Sample Response: 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°C.

Step-by-step explanation: