Marcus wants to use a model to determine the difference -8 -3 (+3). He starts with 8 negative counters.

Question

He wants to add 3 positive counters to the model without changing the value. How can he do that?

A. Add 3 positive counters
B. Add 3 positive counters and take away 3 negative counters
C. Add 3 negative counters
D. Add 3 positive counters and 3 negative counters.

Answer 1

There are a negative counters in a circle for each -.

Answer 2

I think it's D tbh

Answer 3

D looks good to me.

Answer 4

d