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Find the mistake made in the steps to solve the equation below

6x-1=-2x+9
8x-1=9
8x=10
X=8/10
X=4/5

Find the mistake made in the steps to solve the equation below 6x-1=-2x+9 8x-1=9 8x-example-1
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B because for 8x = 10 you would do 8x/8 and 10/8 which makes it 10/8 not 8/10
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Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

Option B would be the right answer because instead of 8 being divided by 10 it should be 10 divided by 8.

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