Kaitlyn solved the equation 5y=15 and found answer to be y=75. In complete sentence or two, explain what kaitylns error was? Wha

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pogonyaev

3 years ago

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Kaitlyn solved the equation 5y=15 and found answer to be y=75. In complete sentence or two, explain what kaitylns error was? Wha

t did she do wrong? What is correct answer? Show your work and explain reasoning

Mathematics

2 answers:

Korolek [52] · Answer 1 · 2022-12-02T16:46:05+03:00

Korolek [52]3 years ago

4 0

Answer:

y=3

Step-by-step explanation:

She assumed y=75, but if y=75 then you would multiply 75×5 and that doesn't equal 15. To find y you would need to divide 5 from both sides. Therefore 15÷5 would be equal to y=3. Hope this helps!

Yuri [45] · Answer 2 · 2022-12-02T14:38:17+03:00

Yuri [45]3 years ago

3 0

Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

Instead of dividing, Kaitlyn multiplied both sides by 5. Divide both sides by 5 to get the y by itself and you get 3