Eliana tried to solve 3.2+2(2.4−2t)=−16+t. Here is her work:3.2+4.8−4t=−16+t {Step 1}8−4t=−16+t {Step 2}8−3t=−16 {Step 3}−3t=−24 {Step 4}t=8 {Step 5}Did Eliana solve the equation correctly?(A)Yes, Eliana solved the equation correctly.(B)No, Eliana made a mistake in step 1. She didn't apply the distributive property correctly.(C)No, Eliana made a mistake in step 3. She didn't apply the subtraction property of equality correctly.(D)No, Eliana made a mistake in step 4. She didn't apply the division property of equality correctly.
Q. Eliana tried to solve 3.2+2(2.4−2t)=−16+t. Here is her work:3.2+4.8−4t=−16+t {Step 1}8−4t=−16+t {Step 2}8−3t=−16 {Step 3}−3t=−24 {Step 4}t=8 {Step 5}Did Eliana solve the equation correctly?(A)Yes, Eliana solved the equation correctly.(B)No, Eliana made a mistake in step 1. She didn't apply the distributive property correctly.(C)No, Eliana made a mistake in step 3. She didn't apply the subtraction property of equality correctly.(D)No, Eliana made a mistake in step 4. She didn't apply the division property of equality correctly.
Apply Distributive Property: Step 1: Apply the distributive property to 2(2.4−2t).Calculation: 2×2.4−2×2t=4.8−4t.
Combine Like Terms: Step 2: Combine like terms on the left side of the equation.Calculation: 3.2+4.8−4t=8−4t.
Add and Subtract to Isolate: Step 3: Add t to both sides to isolate terms containing t on one side.Calculation: 8−4t+t=−16+t+t, which simplifies to 8−3t=−16.
Divide to Solve for t: Step 4: Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate the terms with t.Calculation: −3t=−16−8, which simplifies to −3t=−24.
Divide to Solve for t: Step 4: Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate the terms with t. Calculation: −3t=−16−8, which simplifies to −3t=−24. Step 5: Divide both sides by −3 to solve for t. Calculation: t=−24/−3, which simplifies to t=8.
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