Question 24 of 25 • 2025-2026_MDCPS_1205070-M/J Grade 8 Pre-Algebra Sem 1-CR
Antoinette solves the linear equation using the steps shown below. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: She checks her solution by substituting –7 for x in the original equation. She determines that her answer is incorrect. Which best describes Antoinette’s error?
Answer
A
She distributed incorrectly.
B
She incorrectly combined like terms.
C
She incorrectly applied the addition and subtraction properties of equality.
D
She incorrectly applied the multiplication and division properties of equality.