Question

Skyler solved an equation incorrectly, as shown below:

Step 1: 12 + x = 36
Step 2: x = 36 + 12
Step 3: x = 24

Which statement best explains why Step 2 is incorrect in Skyler’s solution?
A. He did not subtract 12 from 36.
B. He did not multiply 36 by 12.
C. He did not add 12 to 36.
D. He did not divide 36 by 1

Answer 1

The answer would be A because Skyler put down 36 + 12 instead of 36 - 12.