Janelle expanded the expression as shown below. -4(-3x + 2/7) = -12x - 3 5/7 What errors did she make? Check all that apply.
2 answers:
Answer:
A and D are true
Step-by-step explanation:
Julia had to expand the following expression:
Observing the correct method,
A)The first term should be positive.
As both -4 and -3x are negative, the first term should be positive.
B)The second term should be positive.
False.
C) She did not distribute the -4 properly.
False
D) She added 2/7 to -4 instead of multiplying 2/7 by -4
Yes because the multiplication gives 8/7
E) She did not simplify the expression completely.
False ..
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