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Carina spent a total of $5.27 buying a pineapple for $3.40 and some tomatoes that were on sale for $0.85 per pound
To determine the number of pounds of tomatoes that she bought, x, Carina wrote and solved the equation as shown
below.
3.40+0.85x=5.27
0.85X= 8.67
X= 10.2 pounds
Where, if anywhere, did Carina make an error?

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olivialovell05

Answer:

Carina made an error in the beginning.

Step-by-step explanation:

Carina didn't do the inverse operation of adding 3.40. She added it to the 5.27 when she shouldve subtracted it. x=2.2 lbs. Hope this helps!

Anwser ( C )

C: Carina should have divided 8.67 by 0.85.

Took the test. Hope this helps

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