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Which is the first incorrect step in the solution shown above ?

Which is the first incorrect step in the solution shown above ?-example-1
User McLeopold
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Answer:

Step 2

Explanation:

2x was moved to 3x just to add.

It was supposed to be 3x - 2x = x

User Jorn Van Dijk
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Answer:

Step 2 is incorrect

Explanation:

Step 2 is incorrect

step 1: 3x + 15 = 2x + 35

step 2: subtract 2x from both sides

3x + 15 - 2x = 2x + 35 - 2x

x + 15 = 35

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