Mathematics

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31 March, 12:47

Carolyn makes and sells necklaces. The material to make each neckalce costs $3.20. She has 12 necklaces to sell and wants to make a total profit of $54. The following equation describes the situation. 12 (x minus 3.20) = 54 Carolyn found that x = 7.7 and determined that she will make a profit of $7.70 on each necklace. Which error did Carolyn make? The solution means that she should charge $7.70 for each necklace. The solution means that each necklace costs $7.70 to make. The solution to the equation is not x = 7.7. Carolyn did not distribute the parentheses when solving.