10
QuizMultiple Choice
Solving with the Distributive Property
Question 10 • WCPSS-Introductory Math CR
Henry showed all the steps he took to solve the equation. StepSimplified Expression1-234Sammy tried to verify the solution by substituting back into the original equation. It did not result in a true statement. Which explains why Henry’s solution is incorrect?
Answer
A
Step 1 is wrong because the distributive property of equality was used incorrectly.B
Step 2 is wrong because the addition property of equality was used incorrectly.C
Step 3 is wrong because the subtraction property of equality was used incorrectly.D
Step 4 is wrong because the division property was used incorrectly.