Question

I needs help on algibra

Answer 1

Step 1) She should have added 25 to each side

Explanation:

Since there is a -25 in the original equation, to properly cancel it out, she should have added it to both side, not subtracted. This would ensure that the -25 on the left of the = is cancelled out.

Answer 2

9514 1404 393

Answer:

Step 1: She should have added 25

Explanation:

The second step shows that Erica wanted the result that -25 would disappear from the left side of the equation. However, by subtracting 25, she would end up with -5x - 50 on the left.

To make the sum of -25 and some number be zero, the added number must be the opposite of -25. That is, 25 must be added (to both sides).

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In the attachment, the sum in the red rectangle is -50, not 0.