Question

Kayleigh solved the equation 24 = c/12 as shown. What error did she make? Correct her work.

Kayleigh work:
24 = c/12
C/12 = 24
12 (c/12) = 24/12
C = 2

Answer 1

The student multiplied by 12 on the left and divided by 12 on the right

Explanation:

24 = c/12

We can rearrange the and flip the left and right side

c/12 =24

Multiply both sides by 12

12* (c/12) = 24*12

c = 288

The student multiplied by 12 on the left and divided by 12 on the right