3. Ken solved the linear equation 2 (5y - 1) = 18 using the following steps.

Step 1 2 (5y - 1) = 18

Step 2 10y - 1 = 18

Step 3 - 10y = 19

Step 4

y = 1.9

Which statement is true about Ken's method?

A. Ken made a mistake between Steps 1 and 2.

B. Ken made a mistake between Steps 2 and 3.

C. Ken made a mistake between Steps 3 and 4

D. Ken solved the equation correctly.

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Beckett Martinez

27 August, 19:05

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Cedric Blake · Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

he actually made a mistake in second step. Step 2 should be: 10y-2=18 and then 10y=18+2

we get 10y=20 / : 10

y = 2