Leo tried to solve −43(7z−4)=41(4+3z). Here is his work:−421z+3=1+43z {Step 1}−6z+3=1 {Step 2}−6z=−2 {Step 3}z=3 {Step 4}Did Leo solve the equation correctly?(A) Yes, Leo solved the equation correctly.(B) No, Leo made a mistake in step 1. He didn't apply the distributive property correctly.(C) No, Leo made a mistake in step 2. He didn't apply the subtraction property of equality correctly.(D) No, Leo made a mistake in step 4. He didn't apply the division property of equality correctly.
Q. Leo tried to solve −43(7z−4)=41(4+3z). Here is his work:−421z+3=1+43z {Step 1}−6z+3=1 {Step 2}−6z=−2 {Step 3}z=3 {Step 4}Did Leo solve the equation correctly?(A) Yes, Leo solved the equation correctly.(B) No, Leo made a mistake in step 1. He didn't apply the distributive property correctly.(C) No, Leo made a mistake in step 2. He didn't apply the subtraction property of equality correctly.(D) No, Leo made a mistake in step 4. He didn't apply the division property of equality correctly.
Apply distributive property: Step 1: Apply the distributive property to both sides of the equation.−43×7z+−43×−4=41×4+41×3z−421z+3=1+43z
Combine like terms: Step 2: Combine like terms and simplify the equation.Add −43z from the right side to the left side to isolate terms involving z.−421z−43z=1−3−424z=−2−6z=−2
Solve for z: Step 3: Solve for z by dividing both sides by −6.z=−6−2z=31
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