We can say that because 3 times 9, which would equal 27, could be the same as 4*9, which would be 36. So Pat needs 36 pints of green paint. Down below is a tape diagram so you can see what it is.
Answer:
Hi there!
Step-by-step explanation:
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Let's solve your equation step-by-step
16.8-(-23.72)-31.3=x
Step 1:simplify both sides of the equation
16.8-(-23.72)-31.3=x
16.8+23.72+-31.3=x
(16.8+23.72+-31.3)=x (combine like terms)
9.22=x
9.22=x
Step 2: flip the equation
Answer: x=9.22
The student went wrong in step three. the solutions should have been -3 and 5