SOLUTION: Two students both solved the equation -4x-0.5=6 incorrectly. The work of each student is shown.
Student A's Work:
-4x-0.5=6 | Step 1: -4x-2=6|Step 2: -4x=8S|te
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Question 1181624: Two students both solved the equation -4x-0.5=6 incorrectly. The work of each student is shown.
Student A's Work:
-4x-0.5=6 | Step 1: -4x-2=6|Step 2: -4x=8S|tep 3: x=-2
Student B's Work:
-4x-0.5=6 | Step 1: -4x+2=6|Step 2: -4x=8|Step 3: x=-2
In which step of their work did Student A and Student B make their first mistake?
A. Student A made their first mistake in Step 1 and Student B made their first mistake in Step 1.
B. Student A made their first mistake in Step 1 and Student B made their first mistake in Step 2.
C. Student A made their first mistake in Step 2 and Student B made their first mistake in Step 1.
D.Student A made their first mistake in Step 2 and Student B made their first mistake in Step 2.
Is it A, B, C, or D?
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Student A's Work:
Step 1:
->first mistake in Step 1 (should be )
Step 2:
Step 3:
Student B's Work:
Step 1:
->first mistake in Step 1 (should be )
Step 2:
Step 3:
answer:
A. Student A made their first mistake in Step 1 and Student B made their first mistake in Step 1.
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