Question

Carina spent a total of $5.27 buying a pineapple for $3.40 and some tomatoes that were on sale for $0.85 per pound. To determine the number of pounds of tomatoes that she bought, x, Carina wrote and solved the equation as shown below.

3.40 + 0.85 x = 5.27. 0.85 x = 8.67. x = 10.2 pounds.

Where, if anywhere, did Carina make an error?
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Answer 1

Carina should have subtracted 3.40 from 5.27

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Carina make an error because her solving problem, Carina should have subtracted 3.40 from 5.27.