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Toni attempted to solve an equation but made an error. What is her error, and which step did she make it in? 2x-3(1-x)+7= -5x step 1. 2x -3 -3x+7= -5x step 2. -x(-3) +7 =-5x step 3. -x+4 =-5x plz help asap!! :)

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Answer:

On The 1 Step -3 times -x is 3x not-3x

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Answer:

The error is in step 1. −3 times −x is 3x, not −3x.

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