Question

7.5d = 2.5d Lin divided each side by 2.5d and Elena subtracted 2.5d from each side with both leads to the solution

Answer 1

Elena's move will lead to the solution of the problem

Explanation:

To solve the equation 7.5d=2.5d, Lin divides each side by 2.5d, and Elena subtracts 2.5d from each side. Will both moves lead to the solution? Explain your reasoning

Given:

7.5d = 2.5d

Lin divides each side by 2.5d, Lin:

7.5d / 2.5d = 2.5d / 2.5d

3 = 1

This can not be the solution to the problem because 3 can not be Equal to 1

Elena subtracts 2.5d from each side

7.5d = 2.5d

7.5d - 2.5d = 2.5d - 2.5d

5d = 0

This can lead to the solution of the problem

Elena's move will lead to the solution of the problem