Jason writes an expression equivalent to –2 + 5(d + 1) – 6d. His work is shown below.

–2 + 5(d + 1) – 6d
Step 1: 3(d + 1) – 6d
Step 2: 3d + 3 – 6d
Step 3: (3 – 6)d + 3
Step 4: –3d + 3

In what step does Jason first make an error, and what is his error?

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Jason writes an expression equivalent to –2 + 5(d + 1) – 6d. His work is shown below.

–2 + 5(d + 1) – 6d
Step 1: 3(d + 1) – 6d
Step 2: 3d + 3 – 6d
Step 3: (3 – 6)d + 3
Step 4: –3d + 3

In what step does Jason first make an error, and what is his error?

rebeccaxhawaii · Answer

he cant add first

rebeccaxhawaii · Answer

he forgot to use the distributive property

rebeccaxhawaii · Answer

so step one is where he messed up

rebeccaxhawaii · Answer

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swagster23780 · Answer

The correct equivalent expression is

swagster23780 · Answer

What

rebeccaxhawaii · Answer

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