Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-3 Solving Multi-Step Equations - Lesson Check - Page 97: 9

Answer

Amelia's is better.

Work Step by Step

Her way does not involve fractions until the very end of her steps. This is better because fractions are harder to calculate and therefore make the problem much harder, where if you don't need to simplify, it is much easier.
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