Maya solved an equation incorrectly, as shown below:

Step 1: 4x = 28
Step 2: x = 28 – 4
Step 3: x = 24

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

She did not add 4 to 28.
She did not multiply 28 by 4.
She did not divide 28 by 4.
She did not multiply 28 four times.

Question

Maya solved an equation incorrectly, as shown below:

Step 1: 4x = 28
Step 2: x = 28 – 4
Step 3: x = 24

Which statement best explains why Step 2 is incorrect in Maya's solution? 

 	
	She did not add 4 to 28.
	She did not multiply 28 by 4.
	She did not divide 28 by 4.
	She did not multiply 28 four times.

nnesha · Answer

4 times x = 28
to cancel oout 4 what would u do ?
subtract add multiply or divide ?

michele_laino · Answer

Maya has to divide by 4, not subtract 4

spring98 · Answer

divide 4 with what number?

michele_laino · Answer

4 is a factor not an addend
so Maya has to divide both sides of her equation by 4, like this:
$$\Large  \frac{{4x}}{4} = \frac{{28}}{4}$$

spring98 · Answer

the x would equal 7. so 4*7=28

michele_laino · Answer

no, the value of x, is:
x=28/4=...
since we have:
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