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1/4(1/3k+9)=6 step 1- 1/3k=15 step 2- 1/3k=15 step 3- k=5 find Olgas mistake step 1 step 2 steps 3 Olga did not make a mistake

User ISparkes
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Answer:

Step 3 contains error.

Explanation:

The given equation is :


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Step 1.

Cross multiplying,


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Step 2.

Subtract 9 from both sides


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Step 3.

Cross multiplying


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So, there is an error in step 3. The correct answer should be 45.

User Jason McTaggart
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