Emma read the statement “the quotient of six and a number, x , is the same as negative two times the difference of x and 4 point 5 ” She translated it as shown. 6 x is equal to negative 2 x minus 4 point 5 What errors did Emma make? Choose two correct answers.
Answer
A
She should not have included an equal sign.
B
She should have subtracted the difference open paren x minus 4 point 5 close paren from negative 2 .
C
She should have used parentheses to show that negative 2 is multiplied by open paren x minus 4 point 5 close paren .
D
She should have used division to represent the quotient of six and x .
E
She should have used parentheses to show that negative 2 is multiplied by open paren 4 point 5 minus x close paren .