SOLUTION: A student says that � 4 � 3 (9) is the same as � 7 (9). How do you respond?

SOLUTION: A student says that � 4 � 3 (9) is the same as � 7 (9). How do you respond?

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Question 174063: A student says that � 4 � 3 (9) is the same as � 7 (9). How do you respond?
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiplication takes place before addition or subtractions so I would tell the student they were wrong.....it should be -4-27
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