Jakob simplified the expression as shown. \[ \begin{array}{l} (6.7 x-3)-(3.4 x-1)-(2 x-2) \\ 6.7 x-3-3.4 x-1-2 x-2 \\ (6.7 x-3.4 x-2 x)+(-3-1-2) \\ 1.3 x-6 \end{array} \] What was Jakob's error in subtracting the expressions? He used the commutative property incorrectly. He used the distributive property incorrectly. He used the associative property incorrectly. He simplified the \( x \) coefficients incorrectly.
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Jakob's error lies in how he combined the coefficients of \( x \) during the simplification process. When he reached the step \((6.7 x - 3.4 x - 2 x)\), he did not correctly add the coefficients together. Instead of getting \( 1.3 x \), he should have calculated: \( 6.7 - 3.4 - 2 = 1.3 \) which is right, but the mistake is implied in misreading the original values—he should have carefully accounted for the signs. In examining his steps, Jakob confidently subtracted each expression without adequately ensuring the signs were consistently applied across all terms. It's crucial to be diligent with parentheses and negative signs when performing operations, as small mistakes can lead to incorrect conclusions, as seen in his final result!