Shawna, Dexter, and Tilana are solving the equation Negative 2.5 (5 minus n) + 2 = 15. Shawna says, "I can begin by dividing each side of the equation by –2.5 to get 5 minus n minus StartFraction 2 over 2.5 EndFraction = Negative StartFraction 15 over 2.5 EndFraction." Dexter says, "I can begin by distributing Negative 2.5 to get Negative 12.5 + 2.5 n + 2 = 15." Tilana says, "I can begin by multiplying each side of the equation by Negative StartFraction 1 over 2.5 EndFraction to get 5 minus n minus 0.8 = negative 6." Which students are correct? only Shawna and Tilana only Shawna and Dexter only Dexter and Tilana Shawna, Dexter, and Tilana

All three students are correct

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Equation: -2.5(5 - n) + 2 = 15

Required

Which students are correct

To determine which of the students are correct; we have to test each of their solutions

SHAWNA

Statement: Dividing each side of the equation by –2.5 to get 5 - n - 2/2.5 = -15/2.5

Split fractions

Simplify each fraction

Shawna is correct...

DEXTER

Statement: Distributing -2.5 to get -12.5 + 2.5 n + 2 = 15.

Open brackets

Dexter is also correct...

TILANA

Open brackets

Simplify each bracket

Tilana is also correct

Hence, all three students are correct

43

step-by-step explanation:

not sure if this is supposed to be a trick question. 43 is the only one that makes any sense.