Question

Chase tried to solve an equation step-by-step. Find chases mistake. Choose one answer.

Answer 1

Given the equation:

`(1)/(3)(g-3)=3`

Chase tried to solve the equation using the steps:

• Step 1: , g - 3 = 9

• Step 2: ,g = 12

Let's find the mistake Chase made.

To solve the equation, let's apply the following steps:

• Step 1:

Multiply both sides of the equation by 3 to eliminate the fraction:

`\begin{gathered} 3*(1)/(3)(g-3)=3*3 \\ \\ 1(g-3)=9 \\ \\ g-3=9 \end{gathered}`

• Step 2:

Add 3 to both sides of the equation:

`\begin{gathered} g-3+3=9+3 \\ \\ g=12 \end{gathered}`

We can see that our steps and Chase's steps are equivalent and the value of g = 12.

Therefore, we can say Chase did not make a mistake.

ANSWER:

C. Chase did not make a mistake