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QuizMultiple Choice
Multiplying Fractions
Question 8 • Pre-Algebra A-CR
A leaky pool loses inches of water each day. Jermaine and Mildred are asked to determine the change in the amount of water in the pool over 5 days. Jermaine’s SolutionMildred’s SolutionWhich describes the reasoning used to determine whose solution is correct?
Answer
A
Jermaine is correct because equals
B
Jermaine is correct because he distributed 5 correctly.C
Mildred is correct because she multiplied 5 by –2 but not by .
D
Mildred is correct because she distributed 5 correctly.