Question

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The steps a student took to solve an equation are shown below.

3/4 (-8x+20)= -8(-x-3)

STEP 1: -6x+15=8x+24

STEP 2: 15=2x+24

STEP 3: -9=2x

STEP 4: x= -9/2

What error did the student make? PLEASE EXPLAIN THE ANSWER

What is the correct value of x?

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Answer 1

Between Steps 1 and 2, the student added 6x to the left hand side, but subtracted 6x from the right hand side.