Pam and Jim are working on math homework. Their teacher gave them the following problem.
Use an inverse operation to help solve the equation xminus26equals28.
As the first step in solving, Pam writes xminus26plus26equals28plus26. Jim writes xminus26minus26equals28minus26. Who is incorrect, and why?
Choose the correct answer below.
A.
Jim is incorrect because he added 26 to each side instead of subtracting.
B.
Jim is incorrect because he subtracted 26 from each side instead of adding.
C.
Pam is incorrect because she subtracted 26 from each side instead of adding.
D.
Pam is incorrect because she added 26 to each side instead of subtracting.