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Describe and correct the error in solving this equation

Describe and correct the error in solving this equation-example-1
User Mahesh Jadhav
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Answer:

0.25(x-2)+4 = 12

0.25(x-2) = 8

x-2 = 32

x= 34


In step 3, we need to multiply both sides by 4 (or divide both sides by 0.25).

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