mateo is 4 feet and 3 inches tall. nico is 3 feet 11 inches tall. how much taller is mateo than nico.sarah solved yhis problem as fallows 4ft 3in -3ft 11inch =2inch so sarah gave 2 inch as the answer. is sarah right if not explain what is wrong with her method and make it correct.
Added by Justin P.
Step 1
Let's think step by step. Show more…
Show all steps
Close
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Jerelyn Nevil and 76 other Algebra educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Matteo is 4 feet 3 inches tall. Nico is 3 feet 11 inches tall. How much taller is Matteo than Nico? Sarah solved this problem as follows: So Sarah gave 2 inches as the answer. Is Sarah right? If not, explain what is wrong with her method, and show how to modify her method of regrouping to make it correct. (Do not start from scratch.)
Jerelyn N.
Matteo is 4 feet 3 inches tall. Nico is 3 feet 11 inches tall. How much taller is Matteo than Nico? Sarah solved this problem as follows: a. [3] Sarah gave 2 inches as the answer. Is Sarah right? If not, explain what is wrong with her method. (Note that she crossed out "4 ft" and replaced it with "3 ft" and crossed out "3 in" and replaced it with "13 in.") b. [4] Show how to modify her method of regrouping to make it correct.
Keondre P.
Recommended Textbooks
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
Algebra and Trigonometry
Transcript
18,000,000+
Students on Numerade
Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD