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  • 13-07-2017
  • Mathematics
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You are helping a partner in your group with their problem. What mistake did they make solving the system?
3x+y-9
-2x+y=4

Students work when solving the second equation for y:
Y=2x+4
-2x+(2x+4)=4
-2x+2x+4=4
4=4

The students response is there are indefinitely many solutions and this is not correct. Explain the mistake.

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QueenJahaida
QueenJahaida QueenJahaida
  • 16-07-2017
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