Question: Moira solved a problem on the board. What error did Moira make and how can she correct it?
12.25x + 10 = 54 - 10.25x
12.25x + 10 - 10 = 54 - 10.25x - 10
12.25x = 44 - 10.25x
12.25x 10.25x = 44 - 10.25x + 10.25x
2x = 44
X = 22
Answer Choices:
A. On the left side of the equation, Moira should have subtracted 10.25x, and on the right side of the equation, Moira should have added 10.25x.
B. On the left side of the equation, Moira should have added 10.25x, and on the right side of the equation, Moira should have subtracted 10.25x.
C. On the left side of the equation, Moira should have added 10.25x, and on the right side of the equation, Moira should have also added 10.25x.
D. On the left side of the equation, Moira should have subtracted 10.25x, and on the right side of the equation, Moira should have also subtracted 10.25x