Question

LaShawn solved the equation below to the determine the solution.

3 x minus 8 = negative x + 4 (x minus 2)

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = all real numbers.

Explanation:

3 x minus 8 = negative x + 4 (x minus 2)

3x - 8 = -x + 4(x - 2)

3x - 8 = -x + 4x - 8

3x - 8 = 3x - 8

3x - 3x = -8 + 8

0 = 0

Since the result is a true statement, but 0 = 0, x is equivalent to all real numbers.

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