Can this problem be solved by subtracting-? If so, explain why. If not, explain why not and solve the problem if possible. Christine is making tempera paint from powder. Before adding water, she puts of a cup of powder into a container. But then she decides that's too much and takes half of the powder out of the container. What part of a cup is in the container now?

Can this problem be solved by subtracting-? If so, explain why. If not, explain why not and solve the problem if possible. Christine is making tempera paint from powder. Before adding water, she puts of a cup of powder into a container. But then she decides that's too much and takes half of the powder out of the container. What part of a cup is in the container now?

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Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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