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17 March, 15:27

Two boys are trying to solve 17+36=?

John: First, I break apart 17 and add 10+36 and get 46. Then I add 7 with 46 and get the answer.

Tom: First, I break apart 17 and 36. Then I add 10+30 and get 40. Next I add 7 and 6 and I get the answer.

Which one has the correct equation?

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  1. 17 March, 15:46
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    Tom because you just subtracted the 7 from 17 and got 10 and 6 from 36 and got 30
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