Louisa states that the solution to the equation 1 fourth x minus 3 is equal to 3 eighths x plus 4 is x is equal to 56 She verifies her solution using the following steps. Louisa's Work Equation: 1 fourth x minus 3 is equal to 3 eighths x plus 4 Step 1: 1 fourth times 56 minus 3 is equal to 3 eighths times 56 plus 4 Step 2: 14 minus 3 is equal to 21 plus 4 Step 3: 11 is equal to 25 Which statement most accurately describes Louisa’s error?
Answer
A
Louisa made an error when substituting the solution in for x .
B
Louisa made an error when determining the original solution of x is equal to 56 .
C
Louisa made an error when multiplying 56 by 1 fourth and by 3 eighths .