Question

8 - 2x = 5(x - 2)

Which step is not part of solving the problem?
A) 18 = 7x
B) 8 = 7x - 10
C) 8 - 2x = 5x - 2
D) 8 - 2x = 5x - 10

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation:

Multiply 5 inside the parenthesis Now we add 2x on both sides Add 10 on both sides Divide both sides by 7x= 18/78 - 2x = 5x - 2 is not in the steps Option C is the answer

Answer 2

Yeah I would have to agree on C.