Solve 58x29 using an area model

Landon wallin is an auto mechanic who wishes to start his own business. he will need $4400 to purchase tools and equipment. landon decides to finance the purchase with a 48-month fixed installment loan with an apr of 5.5%. a) determine landon's finance charge. b) determine landon's monthly payment.

Look at arnold's attempt to solve the equation for b: 3b = 12 b = 3 · 12 b = 36 describe the mistake that arnold made.

What is always true when two whole numbers are subtracted?