Ken’s predicted temperature for April is 7ºC. His prediction for May is 2ºC higher than April. He used the number line to solve the problem, starting at 0, moving right to 7, and then moving 2 units to the left. Explain Ken’s error.

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mdobbs6856 · Answer

Do you have a number line?

Vocaloid · Answer

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he predicted the temperature at 7 degrees C for April. his prediction for May is 2 degrees *higher*. which means he needs to start at 7 and go 2 units to the **right** not to the left.