Jordanmoss12345
Jordanmoss12345 Jordanmoss12345
  • 21-10-2020
  • Mathematics
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Describe and correct the error in finding the solution.
-4.2x=21
-4.2x/4.2=21/4.2 x=5

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capsasha2
capsasha2 capsasha2
  • 21-10-2020

Answer:

The error is that the person divided both sides by positive 4.2 rather than negative 4.2. Here's how to correct it:

  1. -4.2x ÷ -4.2 = x, 21 ÷ -4.2 = -5
  2. So, x = -5.

I hope this helps!

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rogersz9630 rogersz9630
  • 09-11-2020

Answer:

He used the commutative property incorrectly.  a

Step-by-step explanation:

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