Question

Erica solved the equation −5x − 25 = 78; her work is shown below. Identify the error and where it was made. (5 points) −5x − 25 = 78 Step 1: −5x − 25 − 25 = 78 − 25 Step 2: −5x = 53 Step 3:negative five times x over negative five = fifty-three over negative five Step 4: x = negative fifty-three over five Group of answer choices Step 1: She should have added 25 to each side. Step 1: She should have divided both sides by −5. Step 3: She should have divided both sides by −5. Step 3: She should have multiplied both sides by −5.

Answer 1

x = -20.6

Explanation:

Step 1: −5x − 25 − 25 = 78 − 25

Should be

Step 1: -5x-25+25=78+25

Step 2: -5x=103

Step 3: Divide both sides by -5: x = -20.6

Answer 2

Option A. Step 1: She should have added 25 to each side

Explanation:

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