document.write( "Question 393286: 60 - 20 = 20 + _______ what is the answer. I need to explain to my 8 year old. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #279137 by ewatrrr(24785)\"\" \"About 
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document.write( "Might recommend using a number line..back 20 from 60 for subtracting...
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document.write( "Going forward from 20(as in adding)to end up at that same '40' spot..
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document.write( "as the equal sign says...how far forward from 20 would that be??
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document.write( "Important concept! understanding the relationship between numbers
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document.write( "on the number line and how to move from one to another using
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document.write( "addition and subtraction. My best to You both. \n" );
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