Provide an appropriate response.A student added two mixed numbers in the following way:  5 + 3 = 8Explain in your own words what is wrong with the answer and give the correct answer.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary. Possible answer: In a mixed number, the fraction part should be a proper fraction. The correct answer is 9.

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Find the standard form of the equation of a circle that satisfies the given conditions.Diameter with endpoints (2, 5) and (2, -5)

A. (x - 2)2 + y2 = 25 B. x2 + (y - 5)2 = 4 C. (x - 5)2 + y2 = 4 D. (x - 2)2 + y2 = 5

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Use the formula s = r?t to find the value of the missing variable. Give an exact answer.s =  m, r = 3 m, t = 4 sec

A.  radians per sec
B. 36? radians per sec
C.  radian per sec
D.  radian per sec

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Solve.Fran indicates that she received a 6.4% raise that amounts to $3020.80. What was her former salary?

A. $44,840 B. $47,200 C. $56,640 D. $37,760

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