SOLUTION: Another very common mistake is in the equation below:
The Equation 6x – (x + 3) = 5 + 2x
First Step Solving 6x – x + 3= 5 +
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Question 86606: Another very common mistake is in the equation below:
The Equation 6x – (x + 3) = 5 + 2x
First Step Solving 6x – x + 3= 5 + 2x
Write a clear explanation of what error has been made and what could be done to avoid this mistake.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The Equation 6x – (x + 3) = 5 + 2x
First Step Solving 6x – x + 3= 5 + 2x
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Applying the negative to (x+3) you should get -x-3
because of the distributive rule.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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