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What's the error in this problem pls help im being timed

What's the error in this problem pls help im being timed-example-1
User Glyuck
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Answer:

The second line in the student's work. 5x-6=7x+16

Explanation:

In the student's work on the second line, the student incorrectly did 10-6, which equals 4, not 16. So, the correct step should be 5x-6=7x+4.

User Bhavik Hirani
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Answer:

they added 6 on the right instead of subtracting 6

Explanation:

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