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Your friend incorrectly says the solution to the equation 11.2y - 7.4y=141.36 is y=7.6 what error did your friend make?

A) Divided incorrectly

B) Added 7.4y+11.2y

C) Solved for 1/y instead of y

D) Subtracted like terms incorrectly

2 Answers

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Answer:

The answer will be B. Added 7.4yplus 11.2y

Explanation:

Answer: Added 7.4 plus 11.2y

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User Sriramn
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The error is clearly choice B.

11.2y - 7.4y should be subtracted not added.

Answer: Choice B
User Joakim Syk
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