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Which of the two is correct? Explain why, including pointing out any mistakes that were made.

Which of the two is correct? Explain why, including pointing out any mistakes that-example-1
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The correct way to solve this equation would be:
7=5+3(x-4)
Distribute the Brackets.
3*x=3x
3*4=12
7=5+3x-12
Add like terms.
7=-7+3x
Add 7 to both sides.
(7)+7=(-7+3x)+7
14=3x
Divide both sides by 3.
(14)/3=(3x)/3
4.6667 or 14/3 =x

Both answers are incorrect.
Some the significant mistakes:
-Didn't follow BEDMAS
-How did 7=8(x-4) turn into 78=x-4?

Hope this helps.
-Benjamin
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