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Asher solved the equation below: 4x = 64 4x − 4 = 64 − 4 x = 60 Is Asher's solution correct? If the solution is incorrect, explain why it is incorrect and show the correct s…

Asher solved the equation below: 4x = 64 4x − 4 = 64 − 4 x = 60 Is Asher's solution correct? If the solution is incorrect, explain why it is incorrect and show the correct s…
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Asher solved the equation below:

4x = 64
4x − 4 = 64 − 4
x = 60

Is Asher's solution correct? If the solution is incorrect, explain why it is incorrect and show the correct steps to solve the equation. (5 points)

User Dayra
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No, he is incorrect because he should’ve divided 4 from both sides, rather than subtracting it. If he would’ve solved it correctly, he would have gotten x=16
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