Circle the step where the error has occurred. Explain why it is an error.

Given: 2 (10-13) = - 34+60

Step 1: Distribute

20-26 = - 34+60

Step 2: Addition Property of Equality

-26 = - 34+80

Step 3: Addition Property of Equality

8=80

Step 4: Division Property of Equality

=10

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Ari Roy

30 April, 22:18

Circle the step where the error has occurred. Explain why it is an error.

Given: 2 (10-13) = - 34+60

Step 1: Distribute

20-26 = - 34+60

Step 2: Addition Property of Equality

-26 = - 34+80

Step 3: Addition Property of Equality

8=80

Step 4: Division Property of Equality

=10

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Sincere Jefferson · Answer 1

2 (10 - 13) = - 34 + 60

20 - 26 = - 34 + 60 (distribute) ... correct

-26 = - 34 + 40 < = = = here it is ... he added 20 instead of subtracting 20 ... he should have used the subtraction property

Circle the step where the error has occurred. Explain why it is an error.Given: 2 (10-13) = - 34+60Step 1: Distribute20-26 = - 34+60Step 2: Addition Property of Equality-26 = - 34+80Step 3: Addition Property of Equality8=80Step 4: Division Property of Equality=10

Circle the step where the error has occurred. Explain why it is an error.

Given: 2 (10-13) = - 34+60

Step 1: Distribute

20-26 = - 34+60

Step 2: Addition Property of Equality

-26 = - 34+80

Step 3: Addition Property of Equality

8=80

Step 4: Division Property of Equality

=10