How do you write 31 in tens and ones when the answer given starts out 2 tens and -------------- ones?

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Howdy! In this case, since we're working with 31, we know we have 3 tens and 1 one. So, the answer would start out with 3 tens and "won" ones! Yep, that's right, you've won one! Keep up the good work!

To write 31 in tens and ones, we need to break down the number based on its place values. The "tens" place refers to the digit in the tens position, and the "ones" place refers to the digit in the ones position.

In this case, the answer is given as starting with "2 tens and ____ ones." The number 31 has 3 tens and 1 one. So, to complete the answer, we would say "2 tens and 1 one."