253
signify in the expression?
253
Each step multiplies the area by
The original figure had an area of
253
- square units.
253
Each step increases the area of the figure by - square units.
After many steps, the figure will have an area of
square units.
(E) I would be guessing.

For the yes/no bit:

step 1: no

step 2: no

step 3: yes

step 4: yes

step 5: no

for the final answer bit: a = 2  3/5 (the last option)

Step-by-step explanation:

yes/no bit:

step 1 is wrong because she didn't multiply by -2

step 2 is wrong because she subtracted 1/2 instead of adding it

step 3 is correct because 6 - 1/2 = 11/2

step 4 is correct because she correctly multiplied both sides by 4

step 5 is wrong because she added 5 instead of dividing by -5.

for the final answer bit, I've attached an image below with my working out. hope this helps!