Copyright © Swun Math Grade 8 Unit 4 Constructed Response TEUnit 4 ∙ Constructed Response
Linear Equations
- Jian solved this equation. He cleared the decimals by multiplying both sides by 100
using the distributive property.
a. Is Jian’s work correct? If not, find and fix his error. Explain your thinking.
b. Explain what happens to an equation when both sides are multiplied by a power of
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