Mona solved an equation incorrectly, as shown below:

Step 1: 5x = 30

Step 2: x = 30 - 5

Step 3: x = 25

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

She did not add 5 to 30.

She did not divide 30 by 5.

She did not multiply 30 by 5.

She did not multiply 30 five times.

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Karma Carroll

20 July, 20:27

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Allen Olson · Answer 1

Mona subtracted 5 where she should have divided 5. If the equasion was. x+5=30 then she would have subtracted 5.

Mona solved an equation incorrectly, as shown below:Step 1: 5x = 30Step 2: x = 30 - 5Step 3: x = 25Which statement best explains why Step 2 is incorrect in Mona's solution?She did not add 5 to 30.She did not divide 30 by 5.She did not multiply 30 by 5.She did not multiply 30 five times.