correspond to the given description.  a. Problem: 23+45  Solution: 23 plus 40 is 63, and then 5 more makes 68.    b. Problem: 800−297  Solution: 800−300=500, but subtracting 300 subtracts 3 too many, so we must add 3 back, making 503

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Each arithmetic problem in this exercise has a description for how to solve the problem. In each case, write a sequence of equations that correspond to the given description. 

a. Problem: 23+45 

Solution: 23 plus 40 is 63, and then 5 more makes 68. 

 

b. Problem: 800−297 

Solution: 800−300=500, but subtracting 300 subtracts 3 too many, so we must add 3 back, making 503.

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