Kendra’s work is shown in the table. Where, if anywhere, did Kendra first make a mistake? Steps Kendra’s Work Step 1 Negative 3
x + 7 y = negative 15. Negative 2 x minus 7 y = 5. Negative 5 x = negative 10. Step 2 Negative 5 x = negative 10. x = 2. Step 3 Negative 3 (2) + 7 y = negative 15. Negative 6 + 7 y = negative 15. 7 y = negative 9. y = Negative StartFraction 9 Over 7 EndFraction = negative 1 and StartFraction 2 Over 7 EndFraction
