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describe the correct error a student made when solving the equation 4=-2(x-3) what is the correc scolution?

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Answer:

x =1

Step-by-step explanation: Correct solution


4=-2(x-3) \\\\\mathrm{Switch\:sides}\\-2\left(x-3\right)=4\\\\\mathrm{Divide\:both\:sides\:by\:}-2\\(-2\left(x-3\right))/(-2)=(4)/(-2)\\\\Simplify\\x-3=-2\\x-3+3=-2+3\\\\Simplify\\x = 1

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