Question

Paloma evaluated the expression 1 3/4−5/8. What is a way she can check her work? The answer minus 1 3/4 should equal 5/8.The answer minus 5/8 should equal 1 3/4.The answer plus 5/8 should equal 1 3/4.The answer plus 1 3/4 should equal 5/8.

Answer 1

The correct way to check Paloma's work is: The answer plus 5/8 should equal 1 3/4.