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I WILL MARK BRANLIEST Emma was solving the equation t - 4 = 16. She said, "I'm looking for a number t that is 4 less than 16. So t = 12." Which statement best describes the
flaw in Emma's reasoning?
O Emma's answer is right but she should just subtract 4 from both sides of the equation.
O Emma's answer is wrong but she thought about the equation correctly.
O Emma is confused about which number the 4 is being subtracted from
O Emma should subtract the 16 from the 4 instead of the 4 from the 16.

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Answer:

second answer

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Answer:

C. Emma is confused about which number the 4 is being subtracted from

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer is C.

Emma would be correct if 4 was being added or if the equation would be set up so it reads 16-4 = t. However, she is wrong because 12-4 does not equal 16.