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Bryon is solving the equation 22 - 6x = 15. He gets to 7 = 62. Is this a valid way to solve the equation?

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Answer:

No

Explanation:

22 - 6x = 15

subtract 22 from both sides

-6x = -7

divide both sides by -6

x = 7/6 or 1 1/6

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