Question

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The work of a student to solve the equation 2(3x - 4) = 8 + 2x + 4 is shown below:
Step 1: 2(3x - 4) = 8 + 2x + 4
Step 2: 5x - 6 = 12 + 2x
Step 3: 5x – 2x = 12 + 6
Step 4: 3x = 18
Step 5: x = 6
In which step did the student first make an error and what is the correct step? (5
points)

Answer 1

In second step

6x-8 = 12+2x

5x = 20

x = 4

Explanation:

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