Question

When Sherron inputs the equation 4x + 3 = 4(1 + x) + 1, she gets a
error message. Explain why.

Answer 1

She gets

Explanation:

She gets an error message because when solving a linear equation, the coefficient of the variable is not meant to be the same on both sides of the equation because it will equal 0 in the end. In this equation, you will get 4x on both sides and then the last step will be 0= 3. This is an error.