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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Combining Like Terms to Solve Equations

Question 9 • AZ-Algebra 1A (MA101)

Analyze the steps Emeril used to solve for the variable to determine if he made an error. In which step did Emeril make an error?

Answer
A
Step 1: He didn’t combine like terms correctly.
B
Step 2: He should have added 3 to, rather than subtracting 3 from, both sides.
C
Step 3: He should have gotten a positive answer when dividing -24 by 6.
D
There is no error.
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