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QuizMultiple Choice
Solving Multi-Step Equations
Question 9 • SS-Math 7
Sanjay uses the steps below to solve the equation .Step 1Multiply both sides of the equation by .Step 2Simplify like terms.Step 3Subtract 10 on both sides of the equation.Step 4Divide both sides of the equation by 6.Which is the first error that Sanjay made when finding the solution?
Answer
A
In step 1, he multiplied by instead of by .
B
In step 1, he did not multiply 4p by when multiplying both sides by .
C
In step 3, he should have added 10 to both sides of the equation instead of subtracting 10.D
In step 3, he should have divided both sides by 6 instead of subtracting 10.