Question

A student solved the equation below as shown. Explain and correct any errors.

x minus 1.6 equals negative 6 space
x minus 1.6 plus 1.6 equals negative 6 minus 1.6 space
x equals negative 7.6

Answer 1

Explanation:

x - 1.6 = -6....ur gonna ADD, not subtract, 1.6 to both sides

x - 1.6 + 1.6 = -6 + 1.6 ....the 1.6's on the left cancel out

x = - 4.4