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Jonas solved an equation incorrectly, as shown below: Step 1: 8x = 56 Step 2: x = 56(8) Step 3: x = 7 Which statement best explains why Step 2 is incorrect in Jonas's solution
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Jonas solved an equation incorrectly, as shown below:

Step 1: 8x = 56
Step 2: x = 56(8)
Step 3: x = 7

Which statement best explains why Step 2 is incorrect in Jonas's solution

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Step 2: x=56/7
Jonas accidentally put parentheses () instead of division / sign.
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