Kate's model is correct because 10 times the value of 4 rods, 10(4(10)), is 400. Mel's model represents 4(1)=4, which is incorrect. Kate's model represents 4*100=400, which is correct.
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Answer:
−  5  x  −  16
Step-by-step explanation:
-2*x and -2*4= -2x+-8
-2x+3x= -5x 
-8-8= -16 
-5x-16
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
See explanation
Step-by-step explanation:
Chevy Malibu hybrid = 6.8
Ford mustang = 9.6
Nissan Pathfinder = 10.8
Toyota Corolla = 6.3
1. Chevy Malibu hybrid to Toyota Corolla = 6.8 to 6.3
= 6.8 : 6.3
= 6.8 / 6.3
2. Nissan Pathfinder to Ford mustang = 10.8 to 9.6
= 10.8 : 9.6
= 10.8 / 9.6
= 2.7 / 2.4
3. Toyota Corolla to Nissan Pathfinder = 6.3 to 10.8
= 6.3 : 10.8
= 6.3 / 10.8
4. Ford mustang to Chevy Malibu hybrid = 9.6 to 6.8
= 9.6 : 6.8
= 9.6 / 6.8
= 2.4 / 1.7
 
        
             
        
        
        
By simplifying the number given which is 8 2/3, we get an improper fraction of 26/3. Also, when we try to divide 26 by 3, we get an answer of 8.6667, with 6 as a repeating number after the decimal place. Therefore, this number is an example of real and rational number. Thus the answer is the second choice. 
        
             
        
        
        
He added 8 to both sides. He did the write thing.