1. 2(x-4) + 4 = 16.
Melissa and Kristina are solving the same equation:
The table below shows their FIRST step in solving the
Melissa says:
In Step 1 of solving this problem, I will divide
everything in the equation by 2 to get:
(x-4) +2=8
Kristina says:
In Step 1 of solving this problem, I will multiply 2 by
each term inside the parenthesis to get:
2x 8+4 = 16
1a) Mrs. Chow gives them both full credit for completing the problem correctly. How is this possible?
*We already know they arrive at the same correct answer. How else can you explain why both methods work?