Nigel tried to solve an equation step by step. 1/2(2h-4)=20 2h−4=10 step1 2h=14 step2 h=7 step3 Find Nigel's mistake.

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Nigel tried to solve an equation step by step.

1/2(2h-4)=20

2h−4=10 step1
2h=14 step2
h=7 step3

Find Nigel's mistake.

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First multiply both sides by 2(he didnt do it)
2*1/2(2h-4)=20*2
2h-4=40
2h=44
h=22

Laramie answered Aug 8, 2023

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Answer:

In the first step, Nigel didn't distribute 1/2 into the brackets.

Erazihel answered Aug 10, 2023

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