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Describe and correct the error a student made when solving the equation 7=-4(x+7)-3+2x. What is the correct solution?

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Answer:

7=-4(x+7)-3+2x

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7=-4x-28-3+2x

7=-2x-31

7+31=-2x

x=38/2

x= -19

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