Sid was asked to subtract 214 from 346. His work is shown.Which statements are true about Sid's work? Check the TWO that apply. NOTE: There is a check answer button in the bottom right corner. Click this to check your answer before moving on to the next question. It will not tell you the correct answer, but it will tell you if the answer you selected is correct. You can use this feature twice per question.(2 points)ResponsesSid lined up the place values correctly. Sid lined up the place values correctly. Sid forgot to subtract the hundreds place, so his answer is incorrect.Sid forgot to subtract the hundreds place, so his answer is incorrect.Sid’s answer of 32 is correct. Sid’s answer of 32 is correct. Sid should have added 346 and 214.Sid should have added 346 and 214.

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To evaluate Sid's work for the subtraction of 214 from 346, we need to determine which statements about his work are true. Let's analyze the statements provided:

  1. Sid lined up the place values correctly. - This statement can be true if Sid arranged the numbers properly in the subtraction process.

  2. Sid forgot to subtract the hundreds place, so his answer is incorrect. - If Sid's answer is incorrect because he omitted subtracting from the hundreds place, this statement would be true.

  3. Sid’s answer of 32 is correct. - For this statement to be true, the subtraction must yield 32, which can be checked: 346 - 214 = 132, not 32. Hence, this statement is false.

  4. Sid should have added 346 and 214. - This statement is false; the task was to subtract, not add.

Conclusion:

  • True Statements:
    • Sid lined up the place values correctly. (if confirmed in his subtraction)
    • Sid forgot to subtract the hundreds place, so his answer is incorrect. (if confirmed that he made a mistake)

Based on the analysis, you should select the first two statements as they are the most likely to be true regarding Sid's work.