Question

What mistake did Francisca make?

1 point
Francisca is asked to solve the
following equation, Francisca's
work is shown below.
3.5 = ** - 1.5
3.5 = {* - 1,5
+1.5 + 1.5
5 = ***
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It 풍
Francisca was supposed to add the 1/3, instead of subtracting by 1/3
Francisca was supposed to multiply by 3/1, instead of subtracting by 1/3
Francisca was supposed to divide by 1/3, instead of subtracting by 1/3

Answer 1

Francisca was supposed to divide by 1/3, instead of subtracting by 1/3.

Explanation:

She was completing the equation correctly until she subtracted 1/3 instead of dividing both sides. It should have been 5 divided by 1/3 or 15/3 divided by 1/3.

I hope this helps!