Sue solved an equation incorrectly, as shown below:

Step 1: 7x = 28

Step 2: x = 28 - 7

Step 3: x = 21

Which statement best explains why Step 2 is incorrect in Sue's solution?

She did not multiply 28 seven times.

She did not divide 28 by 7.

She did not multiply 28 by 7.

She did not add 7 to 28.

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Kathryn Hatfield

15 December, 08:47

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Pierre Dawson · Answer 1

Pierre Dawson 15 December, 10:28

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She did not divide 28 by7

Sue solved an equation incorrectly, as shown below:Step 1: 7x = 28Step 2: x = 28 - 7Step 3: x = 21Which statement best explains why Step 2 is incorrect in Sue's solution?She did not multiply 28 seven times.She did not divide 28 by 7.She did not multiply 28 by 7.She did not add 7 to 28.