Question

Shawn solves the following

equations as shown.
}x - 4 = 8 - x
+ 4 + 4
ſx = 12 - *
(-5)-}* = 12(-5)
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Shawn's solution is marked
incorrect. Which best explains
Shawn's error?
A. Shawn added 4 to both sides of
the equation instead of
subtracting 4.
B. Shawn multiplied by -5 on both
sides of the equation instead of

Answer 1

A. shawn added 4 to both sides of the equation instead of subracting 4