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Susie and Amelia solved the same equation using two separate methods. Their work is shown in the table below:

Susie and Amelia solved the same equation using two separate methods. Their work is-example-1

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Susie made the error when she subtracted 2
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Answer:

(C)

Explanation:

Explanation of Susie's method:

The given equation is:


2x-3=4x-2


2x-2x-3=4x-2x-2


-3=2x-2


-3+2=2x ( she made a mistake when she subtracted 2)


-1=2x


x=-(1)/(2)

Susie made a mistake in step 4 when she subtracted 2,

Thus, option C is correct.

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