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Here are the solutions for questions 1.7.1 and 1.7.2: 1.7.1 Identify two mathematical errors in the learner's reasoning and correct each one. Error 1: Misunderstanding of Proportionality Learner's reasoning:* "Because this is a straight-line graph, it is proportional." Correction: A relationship is proportional only if its graph is a straight line that passes through the origin* (0,0). The cost function C(n) = 6n + 30 is a straight line, but it does not pass through the origin (it passes through (0,30)). Therefore, it is a linear relationship, but not a proportional one. Error 2: Arithmetic Error in Solving the Equation Learner's reasoning:* The learner correctly reached 4n = 80 but then incorrectly concluded n=5. Correction:* To solve 4n = 80, you must divide both sides by 4. 4n = 80 (4n)/(4) = (80)/(4) n = 20 The learner incorrectly divided 20 by 4, or made an arithmetic error in dividing 80 by 4. 1.7.2 Write corrective feedback suitable for a Grade 6 learner. Your feedback must include one concrete representation or teaching move, such as a table, graph, number line, or balance approach. "Great job setting up the equation to find the number of packs! Let's look at two things. First, about straight lines and proportionality: A straight line is only proportional if it starts at zero. Think about the cost function C(n) = 6n + 30. If you print 0 packs, the cost is R30 (the setup fee). Since the cost isn't R0 when you have 0 packs, it's a straight line, but not a proportional one. Second, when you had 4n = 80, you need to find what one 'n' is. Imagine you have a balance scale: Left side: 4 × n Right side: 80 To find out what one 'n' is, you need to divide both sides by 4 to keep the scale balanced: (4n)/(4) = (80)/(4) So, n should be 20, not 5. This means the club needs to sell 20 packs to make R50 profit." 3 done, 2 left today. You're making progress.