Answer to Question #191605 in Algebra for Sbonelo

Question

Use the method of compensation to show how you can make the subtraction of 563-79 easier.

Answer 1

We are given 563-79

To make this subtraction easier,add 1 to both values to get 564 and 80

Therefore we have

564-80

To make this subtraction more easier,Subtract 64 from 564 to get 500

Therefore we have

500-80 =420

Since we subtracted 64,then we add back 64 to 420

420+64=484