Question

8. Describe the error made when solving this equation:

2(x-3)=5
2x - 3= 5
2x=87
x = 4 please helppp!

Answer 1

you forgot to distribute 2 into the -3

I'm going to assume you ment 8

Explanation:

2(x-3)=5

2x-6=5

+6 to both sides

2x=11

÷2 both sides

x = 5.5