SOLUTION: A common mistake when solving equations is the following:
The equation: 2(x-2) = x + 3
First step in solving: 2x- 2= x + 3
How do I write a explanation of what error has been
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The equation: 2(x-2) = x + 3
First step in solving: 2x- 2= x + 3
How do I write a explanation of what error has been
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Question 77000: A common mistake when solving equations is the following:
The equation: 2(x-2) = x + 3
First step in solving: 2x- 2= x + 3
How do I write a explanation of what error has been made. What could be done to
avoid this error? Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) (Show Source):
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The mistake is that all of the terms within the parenthesis should have been multiplied by the "2" from the outside of the parenthesis.
Corrected equation:
2(x-2)=x+3
(2)x-2(2)=x+3 [distribute or multipliy all of the terms within the parenthesis by "2"]
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2x-4=x+3
