AnswersSRC 2022 MJ Grade 8 Pre-Algebra Q1Solving Multistep Equations with Variables on Both SidesQuestion 12
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Solving Multistep Equations with Variables on Both Sides
Question 12 • SRC 2022 M/J Grade 8 Pre-Algebra Q1
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
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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.