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16-10-2019
Mathematics

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Find the error and explain why:

1. 9x+2=x+5
9x+2=6
9x=4
x=4/9

2. 3(x-4)+5=12
3x+4+5=12
3x+9=12
3x=3
x=1

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cinderofsoulsss cinderofsoulsss

16-10-2019

1) 9x + 2 = x + 5 ---> 9x + 2 = 6

subtracted X from one side but not the other

2) 3(x-4) + 5 = 12 ---> 3x + 4 + 5 = 12

didn't distribute correctly: 3(x-4)

multiplied the X by 3 but not the -4

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