Question

if the law of conservation says that matter (stuff) is conserved (protected/kept), and if we start with 4 brown marshmallows and 6 red marshmallows, how many marshmallows should we end with? 6 4 10

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the total number of marshmallows at the start

We have \(4\) brown marshmallows and \(6\) red marshmallows. The total number of marshmallows at the start is the sum of brown and red marshmallows. Using the formula \(a + b\) (where \(a = 4\) and \(b=6\)).

$$4+6$$

Step2: Simplify the sum

$$4 + 6=10$$

Since matter is conserved (kept), the number of marshmallows at the end is the same as the number at the start.

Answer:

10