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  • 04-05-2021
  • Mathematics
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Ashanti started to solve the linear equation 2x − 3 − 8x = 33. She first transformed the equation by combing like terms which resulted in 10x - 3 = 33. a) Did she transform the equation correctly? b) If not, find and explain Ashanti's error.

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  • 04-05-2021

Answer:

a)No

Step-by-step explanation:

2x - 8x = -6x instead of 10x.

So it shoukd be -6x - 3 = 33

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