SOLUTION: Two students are asked to simplify an expression and identify which property was used for each step. Identify which student has an error in the procedure and correct the error. Si

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: Two students are asked to simplify an expression and identify which property was used for each step. Identify which student has an error in the procedure and correct the error. Simplify (4+2)*10.
Student A: (4*10) + (2*10) Assoc. Prop. Student B: 6*10 Add
40 + 20 Distrib. 60 Multiply
60 Add

This question is from textbook saxon algebra 2

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Student A made made a mistake with the first step. Here's what s/he should have written:


Student A:   (4+2)*10           Given Expression
             (4*10) + (2*10)    Distributive Property  (instead of assoc)
             40 + 20            Multiply                  
             60                 Add

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