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Maya solved an equation incorrectly, as shown below:

Step 1: 4x = 28
Step 2: x = 28 − 4
Step 3: x = 24

Which statement best explains why Step 2 is incorrect in Maya's solution?

She did not add 4 to 28.
She did not multiply 28 by 4.
She did not divide 28 by 4.
She did not multiply 28 four times.

User Zajer
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Answer:

She did not divide 28 by 4.

Explanation:

You do the inverse of multiplication which is division. You do not subtract.

4x = 28

4 4

x = 7

Sorry I'm late!

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\bf \begin{array}{llll} step~1&4x=28\\\\ step~2&x=\cfrac{28}{4}\impliedby \textit{she did not divide 28 by 4} \end{array}
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