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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Solving with Variables on Both Sides

Question 9 • NC-Foundations of Math 1 (Fall) [1st 9 Weeks]

When Zack checked his solution, it didn’t work. What was his mistake?

Answer
A
In step 1, he should have used the multiplication property of equality.
B
In step 2, he should have a constant of – 4 on the right side.
C
In step 3, he should have divided both sides by .
D
In step 4, the answer should be positive.