Question Category: Linear Equations Select the correct answer.

Jake solved an equation, as shown.

Step Statement
1 1/3x + 7 + 15
2 1/3x + 7- 7 = 15
3 1/3x = 15
4 3 * 1/3x + 3 * 12
5 x = 45
Which statement is true?

Jake made a mistake in step 2.
Jake made a mistake in step 4.
Jake solved the equation correctly.
Jake made a mistake in step 5.

Unaware that 35% of the 10000 voters in his constituency support him, a politician decides to estimate his political strength. a sample of 200 voters shows that 40% support him. a. what is the population? b. what is the parameter of interest? state its value c. what is the statistics of the interest? state its value d. compare your answers in (b) and (c) is it surprising they are different? if the politician were to sample another 200 voters, which of the two numbers would most likely change? explain