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Can someone help fast. Nelson solved the algebraic equation 3(2x + 5) = 17 as shown below. Describe and correct the error he made. 3(2x + 5) = 17 3(2x + 5)-5=17-5 3(2x) = 12 6x …

Can someone help fast. Nelson solved the algebraic equation 3(2x + 5) = 17 as shown below. Describe and correct the error he made. 3(2x + 5) = 17 3(2x + 5)-5=17-5 3(2x) = 12 6x …
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Nelson solved the algebraic equation 3(2x + 5) = 17 as shown below. Describe and correct the error he made.
3(2x + 5) = 17
3(2x + 5)-5=17-5
3(2x) = 12
6x = 12
6x + 6 = 12 = 6
x = 2

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there should not be a -5 outside of the parenthesis in the second line
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