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What mistake did the student make?

What mistake did the student make?-example-1
User Kobra
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Answer:

(a) The error is in step 1.

See below.

Explanation:

They did not multiply the 16 by 9.

User Bielik
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

if he had multiplied the 2nd equation by 9 throughout successfully, he would have gotten :

6x - y = 16 (multiply by 9)

54x - 9y = 144

User Mohammad Fneish
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