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A student says that the solution of 375 = X - 28 is 347 explain the students error and find the correct answer

User Pierson
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Answer: x=403 and 403=x. *The answer should positive sign.*

Explanation:

Student is wrong answer. They say, "347" is the right.

First, switch sides of an equation.

x-28=375

Add, 28 both sides of an equation.

x-28+28=375+28

Simplify.

375+28=403

Answer: x=403 and 403=x

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User Engineersmnky
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347 is less than 375, so there is no way to subtract 347 from 375.

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