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Where did Nathan make a mistake?

In Step 1, Nathan did not multiply
both terms in parentheses by-3.
In Step 2, Nathan did not simplify
5x 3x correctly.
In Step 3, Nathan did not divide
by the correct number.
In Step 4, Nathan did not simplify
correctly.
<->) -24
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User Abhivemp
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Answer:

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User Kristoffer La Cour
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Answer:

In step 2, Nathan did not simplify 5x - 3x correctly.

Explanation:

In step 2, Nathan was one number off the correct simplification.

User Lenn
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