Answer:
He simplified the x coefficients incorrectly
Step-by-step explanation:
144, cause each child gets a chocolate and a fruit candy
8 1/2=17/2=8.5
24,700 divided by 8.5=2,905,8823
OR
24,700:17/2 =24,700x2/17=2,905,8823
I would say that they didnt because if you plug anythin in that equation it wont be a solution......i think thats what it meant