In order to get 10, you would have to split the 5 into 2 + 3:
8 + 2 = 10 + 3 = 13
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Counters are for doing math. You use them to count. Pretend you have a math question like this: 10 - 5 = . So you get 10 counters and take away 5 and see how many you get.
Because adding a negative is the same as subtracting a positive. In other words, minus a plus is he same as plus a minus. For example 5+ (-3) = 5-3 = +2 5 -(+3) = 5-3 = +2 Remember minus a plus = = minus plus a minus = minus plus a plus = plus minus a minus = plus
So you don't have to use mental math or fingers
Use the quadratic equation: x = [-b +- sqrt(b^2-4ac)]/2a The +- means you get two answers, one by adding, one by subtracting.
"15 counters" typically refers to a collection of 15 small objects used for counting, sorting, or playing games. Counters can take various forms, such as coins, tokens, buttons, or specially designed counting chips. They are often used in educational settings to help children understand basic arithmetic concepts or in board games for tracking points or resources. The specific use of 15 counters would depend on the context in which they are being employed.