A student is attempting to solve a multi-step equation. Sample mathematical work is shown below. Which statement best applies to the sample mathematical work?

Given the equation - m/2+8=-1/3, I must solve for m. I first subtract 8 from both sides, which gives me - m/2=-25/3 then multiply both sides by - 2, which gives me the final answer of m=50/3

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Cedric Atkinson

28 November, 11:35

A student is attempting to solve a multi-step equation. Sample mathematical work is shown below. Which statement best applies to the sample mathematical work?

Given the equation - m/2+8=-1/3, I must solve for m. I first subtract 8 from both sides, which gives me - m/2=-25/3 then multiply both sides by - 2, which gives me the final answer of m=50/3

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Cannon Gallagher · Answer 1

Although the given statements are missing, the student's step-by-step solution is correct. The student had aimed to isolate the unknown variable in order to solve it. The student made sure the first step was to leave only one term in the side with the variable, before simplifying fractions.