Question

Micah solves a linear equation and concludes that x = 0 is the solution. His work is shown below.

(1 – 3x) = 4(– + 2)


0 = x
Which statement is true about Micah’s solution?

Micah’s solution is wrong. There are no values of x that make the statement true.
Micah’s solution is correct, and the value of x that makes the statement true is 0.
Micah should have divided by .
Micah should have subtracted .

Answer 1

Micah’s solution is wrong. There are no values of x that make the statement true.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Micah’s solution is wrong. The value of x=3 or -7/3

Explanation:

First solve for the value of x

Given (1 – 3x) = 4(– + 2)

This can mean; (1 – 3x) = 4(+ 2) or (1 – 3x) = 4(-2)

In the first option (1 – 3x) = 4(+ 2) the value of x is ;

1 – 3x = 4(+ 2).....................open bracket

1-3x= 8...............................collect like terms

-3x=8-1

-3x=7....................................divide both sides by 3

x= -7/3

In the second option

(1 – 3x) = 4(-2)

1-3x= -8

-3x= -8-1

-3x = -9

x= 3

Solutions x= 3 0r -7/3

The values of x that make the statement true are 3 and -7/3