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Sam solved the proportion

3 = 5, but she has some mistakes in her solution.
Read her steps carefully, and then answer the questions.

Step 1: (x + 5)1 = 4(x + 2)
Step 2: x + 5 = 4x + 8
Step 3: 5 = 3x + 8
Step 4:
3= 3x
Step 5: -1=1
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Part A: In which step did Sam make her first mistake?
Part B: What is Sam's first mistake?
Select one answer for Part A, and select one answer for Part B.​

Sam solved the proportion 3 = 5, but she has some mistakes in her solution. Read her-example-1

2 Answers

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Answer:

A. Step One

B. She multiplied straight across in the proportion instead of diagonally

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Answer:

A. Step One

B. She multiplied straight across in the proportion instead of diagonally

Explanation: