Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities (5th Edition)
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Author: Beckmann, Sybilla
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Chapter 2.3, Problem 14P
Erin says the tick mark indicated in Figure 2.54 should be labeled 2.2. Is Erin right or not? If not, why not, and how can she label the tick mark properly?
Figure 2.54 How to label the tick mark?
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Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities (5th Edition)
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