Writing and Solving Equations in Two Variables Answers

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Malik’s solution to the equation , when , is shown below. What error did Malik make first when solving the equation ?

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A
Malik did not multiply correctly.
Option A
B
Malik added 240 to each side of the equation.
C
Malik did not multiply correctly.
Option C
D
Malik substituted 60 for y instead of x.
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An isosceles triangle in which the two equal sides, labeled x, are longer than side y.

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A
2 x minus 2.1 equals 7.5
Option A
B
4.2 plus y equals 7.5
Option B
C
y minus 4.2 equals 7.5
Option C
D
2.1 plus 2 x equals 7.5
Option D
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Barbara sells iced tea for $1.49 per bottle and water for $1.25 per bottle. She wrote an equation to find the number of bottles she needs to sell to earn $100. 1.25x + 1.49 = 100What error did Barbara make in writing the equation?

A
Barbara’s equation did not consider the number of bottles of water.
B
Barbara’s equation did not consider the number of bottles of iced tea.
C
Barbara’s equation did not use the correct price for the bottles of iced tea.
D
Barbara's equation did not use the correct total for sales.

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