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Calvin evaluated Negative two-thirds times 5 and one-sixth using the steps below.

Step 1: Negative two-thirds time (5 + one-sixth)
Step 2: (Negative two-thirds + 5) times (Negative two-thirds + one-sixth)
Step 3: 4 and one-third times negative one-half
Step 4: Negative 2 and one-sixth

Which describes Calvin’s error?
In step 1, he incorrectly broke up 5 and one-sixth.
In step 2, he distributed the Negative two-thirds instead of the 5.

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

got it right

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Answer:

The answer is C on Edge 2021

Explanation:

In step 2 he confused the multiplication and addition signs

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