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Leeza did this work to solve an equation. Did she make an error?

Leeza did this work to solve an equation. Did she make an error?-example-1
User Fraser
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Answer:

leeza made an error she should have also multiplied -5 with three

Explanation:

4x=7+3(2x-5)

4x=7+6x-15

4x=6x-8

eight goes to the other side of the equal sign and becomes positive 4x goes to the other side of equal sign and becomes negative

8=6x-4x

8/2=2x/2

4=x answer.

User Natchy
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Leeza did make an error. She also needs to multiply -5 by 3

4x = 7+6x -15

OPTION B

User Christopher H
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