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Which line contains an error?

A. 2(x-4) + 4x = 3(x + 2) - 1
B. 2x8+ 4x = 3x + 6-1
C. 9x - 8 = 5
D. 9x = 13
13
E. x = -
9

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The line that contains an error is option B. The equation 2x8 + 4x = 3x + 6-1 contains a typo. The correct line is A. 2(x - 4) + 4x = 3(x + 2) - 1, with a solution of x = 5/3. The correct option is A.

The line that contains an error is option B. The equation 2x8 + 4x = 3x + 6-1 contains a typo where there shouldn't be an 8 between 2x and +4x. It should be 2x + 4x = 3x + 6-1.

Step-by-step calculation:

  1. Original equation: 2x8 + 4x = 3x + 6-1
  2. Combine like terms on both sides: 2x + 4x = 3x + 6-1
  3. Simplify: 6x = 3x + 5
  4. Subtract 3x from both sides: 6x - 3x = 3x + 5 - 3x
  5. Simplify: 3x = 5
  6. Divide both sides by 3: x = 5/3

Therefore, the correct line is A. 2(x - 4) + 4x = 3(x + 2) - 1, which is error-free and the solution is x = 5/3.

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