Math  /  Algebra

QuestionThere are 24 nickels on one pan of a pan balance and 19 nickels on the other. To make the pans balance, Levi thinks 2 nickels should be added to the higher pan, Isaac thinks 4 nickels should be added, and Miranda thinks 5 nickels should be added. Use the equation 24=19+n24=19+n to determine who is correct. \square is correct because the value \square makes the equation \square
Isaac
Miranda Levi

Studdy Solution
Miranda is correct!
We need to add **5** nickels to the side with 19\text{19} nickels to make 24\text{24} nickels, balancing the scale.
The equation becomes 24=19+524 = 19 + 5.

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